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T132 AJM

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,860 mi
Last recorded125,860 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT132 AJM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 125,860 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 125,860 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise tracking is checked

center stop light not working

front 235/45/zr17/94y

nearside front inner brake pad worn to limit

rear 255/40/zr17 94y dunlop

spare tyre worn below limit

Fail 7 Aug 2006 99,060 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 99,060 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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T132 AJM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T132 AJM, 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 T132 AJM registered?

T132 AJM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T132 AJM safe to buy?

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