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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T962 JMSMOT history

T962 JMS is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 265,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
265,189 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T962 JMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T962 JMS was last recorded at 265,189 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
265,181 miles · 21 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
11,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 265,189 miles
  • 2021 – 257,692 miles
  • 2020 – 248,652 miles
  • 2019 – 246,297 miles
  • 2018 – 238,904 miles
  • 2017 – 222,424 miles
  • 2016 – 207,969 miles
  • 2015 – 190,782 miles
  • 2014 – 176,559 miles
  • 2013 – 156,093 miles
  • 2012 – 133,886 miles
  • 2011 – 112,835 miles
  • 2010 – 103,897 miles
  • 2009 – 98,013 miles
  • 2008 – 93,091 miles
  • 2007 – 85,351 miles
  • 2006 – 77,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass265,189 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill has corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front rack/steering arm has slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre also worn on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill has corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside mirror deteriorating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine oil leak slight...

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near side and off side rear jack point areas.....

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded along the vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass265,189 miles (+8)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    265,189 miles
    Test number
    218259621213
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rack/steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre also worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail265,181 miles (+7,489)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,181 miles
    Test number
    832536333295
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rack/steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre also worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass257,692 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    257,692 miles
    Test number
    770363314790
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak slight...
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near side and off side rear jack point areas..... (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail257,691 miles (+9,039)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,691 miles
    Test number
    437132313980
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak slight...
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near side and off side rear jack point areas..... (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass248,652 miles (+2,355)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    248,652 miles
    Test number
    239392060745
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation within (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass246,297 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    246,297 miles
    Test number
    144888029149
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly pitted on inner sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded along the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both sills have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside mirrors have slight movement

  7. Fail246,297 miles (+7,393)1 dangerous1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,297 miles
    Test number
    150228798192
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly pitted on inner sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded along the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both sills have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside mirrors have slight movement

  8. Pass238,904 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    238,904 miles
    Test number
    882501179177
    • AdvisoryLight surface scratch within swept areas. Not affecting drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror has slight movement
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component dampness around reservoir (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Slight oil leak from differential
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail238,904 miles (+16,480)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,904 miles
    Test number
    366449233703
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHorn may not be loud as standard
    • AdvisoryLight surface scratch within swept areas. Not affecting drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror has slight movement
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component dampness around reservoir (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Slight oil leak from differential
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass222,424 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    222,424 miles
    Test number
    838773114596
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has slight worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Slight diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail222,424 miles (+14,455)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,424 miles
    Test number
    690036175218
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has slight worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Slight diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass207,969 miles (+17,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    207,969 miles
    Test number
    356961538291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass190,782 miles (+14,223)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    190,782 miles
    Test number
    457008245009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass176,559 miles (+20,466)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    176,559 miles
    Test number
    765491054010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass156,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    156,093 miles
    Test number
    648553643015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail156,093 miles (+22,207)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,093 miles
    Test number
    859873343080
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass133,886 miles (+21,051)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    133,886 miles
    Test number
    289025042031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,835 miles (+8,938)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    112,835 miles
    Test number
    459914531007
    • NoteNear side and off side rear tyre treads wearing on inside edge.
    • NoteNear side fron tyre tread starting to lift.

  19. Pass103,897 miles (+5,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    103,897 miles
    Test number
    632880650042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass98,013 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    98,013 miles
    Test number
    903697259042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,091 miles (+7,740)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    93,091 miles
    Test number
    882436958027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,351 miles (+7,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    85,351 miles
    Test number
    510577447079
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  23. Pass77,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    77,872 miles
    Test number
    552346646069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T962 JMS

Does T962 JMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T962 JMS expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T962 JMS?
The MOT on T962 JMS expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T962 JMS done?
T962 JMS was recorded at 265,189 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 11,673 miles a year.
Has T962 JMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T962 JMS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T962 JMS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T962 JMS find?
T962 JMS passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 12 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall, and 9 more.

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