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T150 KNE

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,767 mi
Last recorded137,767 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT150 KNE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 137,767 miles

front brake disc pads wearing low

Fail 16 Jun 2011 137,608 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake disc pads wearing low

Pass 20 May 2010 128,168 miles

no tread on edges of front tyres-not full depth treads

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 14 May 2010 128,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

no tread on edges of front tyres-not full depth treads

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 12 Jun 2009 118,887 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 118,887 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 112,598 miles

headlamp plastic lens covers scratched-pattern still okay

Fail 9 Jun 2008 112,532 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

headlamp plastic lens covers scratched-pattern still okay

Pass 6 Jul 2006 94,021 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 94,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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T150 KNE is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T150 KNE, 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 T150 KNE registered?

T150 KNE is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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