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T125 RMH

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,469 mi
Last recorded171,469 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT125 RMH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 May 2017 171,469 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake pipe rusty & greased

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Outer sill rusty

Rear brake pipes rusty

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2016 165,619 miles

Front wiper blades split at ends

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Front window doesn't open

Offside Outer sill has rust blisters

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear jacking points corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 165,619 miles

Front wiper blades split at ends

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Front window doesn't open

Offside Outer sill has rust blisters

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear jacking points corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 159,511 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills damaged and have rust blisters

Fail 11 Dec 2013 150,939 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2013 150,939 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 144,212 miles

Brake pipes surface rust

O/s/f fog light lens broken

SRS light on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 134,242 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear brake hoses aged

Pass 14 Jul 2010 120,033 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)

all under panels in place

brake pipes slightly corroded

srs light on

sub-frame bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2009 112,470 miles

head light images poor

n/s/r door not opening from out side

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Jul 2009 112,470 miles

head light images poor

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r door not opening from out side

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2008 103,871 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 103,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 93,818 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f headlamp condensated

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2007 93,818 miles

o/s/f headlamp condensated

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2006 85,109 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 77,101 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 77,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1 x washer jet either side blocked †Front brake pads poss low

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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T125 RMH is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T125 RMH, 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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T125 RMH is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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