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T136 ABM

1999 BMW 523

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,742 mi
Last recorded150,742 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT136 ABM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2013 150,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly ruff to turn

radiator leaking

Pass 23 May 2012 150,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 150,417 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 149,138 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 141,900 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 135,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

airbag light on

Fail 4 Feb 2008 135,396 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air conditioning belt cracked

airbag light on

offside rear outer sidelight inop

Pass 24 Jan 2007 127,868 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 127,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 122,052 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 122,052 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T136 ABM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T136 ABM, 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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What year was T136 ABM registered?

T136 ABM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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