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T11 CLC

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,201 mi
Last recorded93,201 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 CLC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 93,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 88,549 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine compartment . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front shock absorber foam bump stops are broken .

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 84,352 miles

Central Rear high level brake light inop .

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has very slight cracking on the outer sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp has condensation on the inside of the lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 78,810 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 78,809 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 74,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has cracking in outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp has condensation inside headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has cracking in outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 72,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,372 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,920 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Apr 2018 60,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,127 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 50,051 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,244 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,171 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,554 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,330 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,528 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,646 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,512 miles

N/s rear and both front tyres wearing on edges.

Rear no. plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,977 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,514 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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T11 CLC is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T11 CLC, 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 T11 CLC registered?

T11 CLC is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is T11 CLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T11 CLC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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