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T101 CST

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,303 mi
Last recorded184,303 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT101 CST
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 184,303 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 180,476 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 180,476 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 171,949 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 162,931 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 162,926 miles

Offside Outer Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 160,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

various brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 27 Aug 2007 151,390 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 142,290 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

various brake plpes starting to rust

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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T101 CST is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 117,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T101 CST, 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 27 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T101 CST registered?

T101 CST is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T101 CST safe to buy?

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