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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T985 BKXMOT history

T985 BKX is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2024
Mileage
127,418 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 BKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T985 BKX was last recorded at 127,418 miles on 20 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2024: 127,418 miles, lower than 127,912 miles on 27 Jun 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,912 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Average per year
4,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,418 miles
  • 2023 – 125,855 miles
  • 2022 – 123,641 miles
  • 2021 – 121,939 miles
  • 2020 – 121,410 miles
  • 2019 – 116,040 miles
  • 2018 – 108,551 miles
  • 2017 – 101,105 miles
  • 2016 – 97,564 miles
  • 2015 – 95,971 miles
  • 2014 – 92,603 miles
  • 2013 – 89,039 miles
  • 2012 – 84,685 miles
  • 2011 – 78,757 miles
  • 2010 – 75,181 miles
  • 2009 – 69,159 miles
  • 2008 – 65,004 miles
  • 2007 – 59,780 miles
  • 2006 – 52,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,418 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and o/s under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to master cylinder,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,418 miles (-494)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,418 miles
    Test number
    309355119619
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and o/s under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail127,912 miles (+2,057)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,912 miles
    Test number
    139367483880
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking on edges

  3. Pass125,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    125,855 miles
    Test number
    437862961831
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to master cylinder, (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail125,855 miles (+2,214)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,855 miles
    Test number
    382497356474
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Not attached, (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to master cylinder, (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass123,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,641 miles
    Test number
    256046359743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,641 miles (+1,702)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,641 miles
    Test number
    964583502642
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Emissions not tested Engine not stable to check, (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Pad is not running on surface area, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass121,939 miles (+529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,939 miles
    Test number
    552370715416
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs working but not on full surface of disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroding

  8. Pass121,410 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    121,410 miles
    Test number
    730205361768
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear wheels coming from bushing
    • AdvisoryWhite side indicators both sides

  9. Fail121,410 miles (+5,370)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,410 miles
    Test number
    403146713115
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear wheels coming from bushing
    • AdvisoryWhite side indicators both sides

  10. Pass116,040 miles (+7,489)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,040 miles
    Test number
    597651863590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,551 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,551 miles
    Test number
    398793027316
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on outer edges

  12. Fail108,551 miles (+7,446)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,551 miles
    Test number
    750440579553
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively damaged pipes and hose insecure (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering rack when rocking steering.

  13. Pass101,105 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,105 miles
    Test number
    476643251556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside offside rear tyre bald on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail101,075 miles (+3,511)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,075 miles
    Test number
    111405034551
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside offside rear tyre bald on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass97,564 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,564 miles
    Test number
    328404342514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,971 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,971 miles
    Test number
    279023835168
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail95,971 miles (+3,368)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,971 miles
    Test number
    116293835178
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass92,603 miles (+3,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,603 miles
    Test number
    325278614143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass89,039 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,039 miles
    Test number
    805285933180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail89,039 miles (+4,354)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,039 miles
    Test number
    607635633193
    • DangerousWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass84,685 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,685 miles
    Test number
    737395542175
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

  22. Fail84,685 miles (+5,928)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,685 miles
    Test number
    837885042140
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

  23. Pass78,757 miles (+3,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,757 miles
    Test number
    175580531120
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass75,181 miles (+6,022)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    273945240499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,159 miles (+4,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,159 miles
    Test number
    444492349126
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Fail65,004 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,004 miles
    Test number
    212359448154
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass65,004 miles (+5,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,004 miles
    Test number
    363309448181
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass59,780 miles (+6,795)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,780 miles
    Test number
    263664637175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,985 miles
    Test number
    392046546195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T985 BKX

Does T985 BKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T985 BKX expired on 28 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T985 BKX?
The MOT on T985 BKX expired on 28 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T985 BKX done?
T985 BKX was recorded at 127,418 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 4,063 miles a year.
Has T985 BKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 BKX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T985 BKX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T985 BKX find?
T985 BKX failed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 2 major defects: nearside rear outer vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and o/s under sill; offside rear brake pipe excessively corroded.

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