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T146 LRT

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,508 mi
Last recorded78,508 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT146 LRT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 78,508 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 78,503 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 78,451 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 78,435 miles

condensation in headlamps

Pass 15 Jun 2009 78,160 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 76,111 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 75,641 miles

o/s head light damp inside giving faint beam pattern

Pass 12 May 2006 75,250 miles

o/s dip beam pattern faint

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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T146 LRT is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T146 LRT, 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 T146 LRT registered?

T146 LRT is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T146 LRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T146 LRT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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