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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T986 CCYMOT history

T986 CCY is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,499 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T986 CCY
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
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T986 CCY was last recorded at 96,499 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,628 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
871 miles
Average per year
1,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,499 miles
  • 2025 – 95,628 miles
  • 2022 – 94,740 miles
  • 2021 – 93,692 miles
  • 2020 – 92,714 miles
  • 2019 – 91,431 miles
  • 2018 – 89,791 miles
  • 2017 – 88,371 miles
  • 2016 – 86,002 miles
  • 2015 – 84,277 miles
  • 2014 – 80,993 miles
  • 2013 – 78,882 miles
  • 2012 – 77,078 miles
  • 2011 – 75,305 miles
  • 2010 – 73,820 miles
  • 2009 – 71,477 miles
  • 2008 – 68,041 miles
  • 2007 – 63,789 miles
  • 2006 – 58,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,499 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front tyres cracked in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,499 miles (+871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,499 miles
    Test number
    673008155885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,628 miles
    Test number
    945938286011
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail95,628 miles (+888)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,628 miles
    Test number
    399733077408
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure headlamp loose internally (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass94,740 miles (+1,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,740 miles
    Test number
    372710001195
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,692 miles (+978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,692 miles
    Test number
    729531494332
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,714 miles (+1,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,714 miles
    Test number
    479390791528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass91,431 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,431 miles
    Test number
    364406565999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,791 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,791 miles
    Test number
    839320897814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,371 miles
    Test number
    344595509882
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking oil

  10. Fail88,371 miles (+2,369)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,371 miles
    Test number
    394935349636
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking oil

  11. Pass86,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,002 miles
    Test number
    405690201991
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracked in tread

  12. Fail86,002 miles (+1,725)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,002 miles
    Test number
    233439078500
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracked in tread

  13. Pass84,277 miles (+3,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,277 miles
    Test number
    555226687985
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked in tread

  14. Pass80,993 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    146060964257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,882 miles (+1,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,882 miles
    Test number
    149626563286
    • 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)

  16. Pass77,078 miles (+1,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,078 miles
    Test number
    676101752265
    • 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)

  17. Pass75,305 miles5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,305 miles
    Test number
    415073861238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFront wipers do not clear the windscreen effectively
    • NoteOffside front lower caliper slider pin/bolt dust cover missing
    • NoteOffside rear bulb failure warning light illuminated on dash (no deffective bulb found)
    • NoteSpare tyre deflated

  18. Fail75,305 miles (+1,485)1 repaired5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,305 miles
    Test number
    958243261260
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFront wipers do not clear the windscreen effectively
    • NoteOffside front lower caliper slider pin/bolt dust cover missing
    • NoteOffside rear bulb failure warning light illuminated on dash (no deffective bulb found)
    • NoteSpare tyre deflated

  19. Pass73,820 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,820 miles
    Test number
    360640370458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,477 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,477 miles
    Test number
    560389159228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,041 miles (+4,252)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    373110068221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,789 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,789 miles
    Test number
    953769867202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,683 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,683 miles
    Test number
    241041566232
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil

  24. Fail58,683 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,683 miles
    Test number
    213189756204
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil

Questions about T986 CCY

Does T986 CCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T986 CCY is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T986 CCY?
The MOT on T986 CCY is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T986 CCY done?
T986 CCY was recorded at 96,499 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 1,947 miles a year.
Has T986 CCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T986 CCY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T986 CCY 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 T986 CCY find?
T986 CCY passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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