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T102 NPP

1999 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,650 mi
Last recorded156,650 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT102 NPP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 156,650 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit legal at time of test. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general vehicle condition. slight corrosion throughout.

oil leak from engine.

Fail 13 Jul 2016 156,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit legal at time of test. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general vehicle condition. slight corrosion throughout.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 152,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 146,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 31 Jul 2014 146,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Jul 2013 141,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 141,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 136,930 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 136,930 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 130,496 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 124,901 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2010 124,901 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2009 119,766 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 119,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 115,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 109,158 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 103,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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T102 NPP is a 1999 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T102 NPP, 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 T102 NPP registered?

T102 NPP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T102 NPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T102 NPP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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