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T136 MDW

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,802 mi
Last recorded167,802 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT136 MDW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 167,802 miles

Air bag lamp illuminated.

Rear lamp unit covered in some sort of coating to make them look funky but not affecting lamp output.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 167,802 miles

Air bag lamp illuminated.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear lamp unit covered in some sort of coating to make them look funky but not affecting lamp output.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 156,655 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 149,809 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 149,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chip in windscreen.

slight exhaust blow.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 147,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre 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)

unable to get clear view of brake pads

Pass 4 Jan 2008 131,027 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 111,526 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 111,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MDW is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MDW, 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 MDW registered?

T136 MDW is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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