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T12 CEG

1999 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,824 mi
Last recorded182,824 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 CEG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 182,824 miles

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

air bag light intermittant

o/s/ dip lamp adjuster damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2012 182,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light intermittant

o/s/ dip lamp adjuster damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2011 176,878 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)

ware n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension to rear hub buishies worn

Fail 11 Mar 2011 176,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ware n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension to rear hub buishies worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 168,879 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 167,058 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lambda reading only just within spec.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 159,024 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 148,933 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 148,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 124,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 103,668 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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T12 CEG is a 1999 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T12 CEG, 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 T12 CEG registered?

T12 CEG is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T12 CEG safe to buy?

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