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T143 EGU

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,297 mi
Last recorded127,297 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 EGU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 127,297 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

aux drive belt worn/cracked

exhaust downpipe stud snapped

prop shaft coupling splitting

Fail 15 Mar 2013 127,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

aux drive belt worn/cracked

exhaust downpipe stud snapped

prop shaft coupling splitting

Fail 4 Mar 2013 127,297 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 125,235 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 125,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 119,643 miles

O/S & N/S/F DROP LINK TOP DUST COVERS SPLIT

Fail 24 Jan 2011 119,284 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 115,788 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 115,622 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 114,993 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 114,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 107,812 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 97,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side front of vehicle slight damage fog light missing front

noise comming from near side back wheel when handbrake used nothing seen on inspection from outside

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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T143 EGU is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T143 EGU, 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 T143 EGU registered?

T143 EGU is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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