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T103 DBM

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,689 mi
Last recorded146,689 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT103 DBM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 146,689 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Aug 2020 146,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside handbrake low efficiency

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Aug 2019 141,608 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 134,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 126,800 miles

engine management light on

Fail 26 Aug 2017 126,800 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Aug 2016 123,964 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 123,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 122,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 122,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 121,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 121,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 118,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 114,580 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2010 102,926 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 100,127 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 97,625 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 94,777 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 13 Jun 2006 89,699 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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T103 DBM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T103 DBM, 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 T103 DBM registered?

T103 DBM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T103 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T103 DBM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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