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T115 XAX

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,974 mi
Last recorded117,974 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT115 XAX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 117,974 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 110,917 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 101,635 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 101,635 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,727 miles

n/s handbrake performance could be better

o/s outer sill corroding

o/s/r anti roll bar link has play in ball joint

Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,128 miles

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

codensation in offside front headlight

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,556 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 61,492 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 61,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,988 miles

corrosion o/s outer sill

play o/s rear drop link arm

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,154 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,852 miles

play o/s rear drop link arm

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,568 miles

all four tyres were under inflation

n/s + o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Mar 2007 39,182 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,870 miles

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

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

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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T115 XAX is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T115 XAX, 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 T115 XAX registered?

T115 XAX is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T115 XAX safe to buy?

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