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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T987 KOMMOT history

T987 KOM is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2023
Mileage
123,858 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T987 KOM
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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T987 KOM was last recorded at 123,858 miles on 3 Oct 2022, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2019: 63,965 miles, lower than 114,310 miles on 22 May 2018.

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
123,802 miles · 1 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
2,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,858 miles
  • 2021 – 120,333 miles
  • 2020 – 118,236 miles
  • 2019 – 63,965 miles
  • 2018 – 114,310 miles
  • 2017 – 112,255 miles
  • 2016 – 110,695 miles
  • 2015 – 108,015 miles
  • 2014 – 105,746 miles
  • 2013 – 102,829 miles
  • 2012 – 100,678 miles
  • 2011 – 96,069 miles
  • 2010 – 91,658 miles
  • 2009 – 88,743 miles
  • 2008 – 85,458 miles
  • 2007 – 81,049 miles
  • 2006 – 77,402 miles
  • 2005 – 73,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,858 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,858 miles (+56)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,858 miles
    Test number
    460403219272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Fail123,802 miles (+3,469)2 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,802 miles
    Test number
    325685236051
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass120,333 miles (+2,097)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,333 miles
    Test number
    240610581018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass118,236 miles (+54,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,236 miles
    Test number
    927115624227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Pass63,965 miles (-50,345)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,965 miles
    Test number
    226419782856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,310 miles
    Test number
    880823490800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,310 miles (+2,055)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,310 miles
    Test number
    906392793044
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass112,255 miles (+1,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,255 miles
    Test number
    998403485819
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass110,695 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,695 miles
    Test number
    682944253786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,694 miles (+2,679)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,694 miles
    Test number
    254451633021
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing as marked, (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass108,015 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,015 miles
    Test number
    889374905155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,746 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,746 miles
    Test number
    218225504180
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail105,745 miles (+2,916)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,745 miles
    Test number
    245934204487
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.

  14. Pass102,829 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,829 miles
    Test number
    759176313143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,678 miles (+4,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,678 miles
    Test number
    286598602464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass96,069 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    96,069 miles
    Test number
    247318911471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,658 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    91,658 miles
    Test number
    411558010197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    88,743 miles
    Test number
    301429719103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,743 miles (+3,285)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,743 miles
    Test number
    924217419162
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  20. Pass85,458 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    85,458 miles
    Test number
    862549418111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,435 miles (+4,386)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,435 miles
    Test number
    850403218146
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass81,049 miles (+3,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    81,049 miles
    Test number
    850214017141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass77,402 miles (+3,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    77,402 miles
    Test number
    223418716495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  24. Pass73,448 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2006
    Odometer
    73,448 miles
    Test number
    973053725160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,428 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,428 miles
    Test number
    192019615192
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T987 KOM

Does T987 KOM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T987 KOM expired on 6 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T987 KOM?
The MOT on T987 KOM expired on 6 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T987 KOM done?
T987 KOM was recorded at 123,858 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2022, an average of 2,893 miles a year.
Has T987 KOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T987 KOM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T987 KOM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T987 KOM find?
T987 KOM passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2022 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing, and 8 more.

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