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T107 BFE

1999 BMW 523

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,481 mi
Last recorded111,481 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT107 BFE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 111,481 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 111,448 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre starting to crack on the sidewalls

offside front tyre starting to crack on the sidewalls

offside rear tyre starting to crack on the sidewalls

Pass 22 Nov 2011 104,561 miles

brake light on dash . n/s/f dpop link ball joint grease cover split

Pass 29 Nov 2010 96,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 87,443 miles

both front tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Oct 2008 82,885 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 82,885 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 77,277 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 72,263 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 65,896 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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T107 BFE is a 1999 BMW 523 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T107 BFE, 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.

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What year was T107 BFE registered?

T107 BFE is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T107 BFE safe to buy?

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