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G247 TTO

1990 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,920 mi
Last recorded186,920 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG247 TTO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 186,920 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 184,835 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 184,837 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 178,386 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 178,386 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 173,026 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 173,004 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 165,789 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 165,742 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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G247 TTO is a 1990 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G247 TTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G247 TTO registered?

G247 TTO is a 1990 BMW 523, first registered on 2 March 1990.

Is G247 TTO safe to buy?

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