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T151 BVP

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,286 mi
Last recorded162,286 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 BVP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 162,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light - illuminated

Fail 7 Feb 2020 162,243 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at jacking point - sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at jacking point - sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge and wrong rotation - 225/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 141,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 18 Jan 2018 126,656 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 125,551 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 119,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around sill and jacking block (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear seat belt stalk difficult to latch

Fail 12 Feb 2016 119,409 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s/r front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking by petrol tak (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around sill and jacking block (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear seat belt stalk difficult to latch

Pass 10 Feb 2015 114,923 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 114,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 109,632 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 102,805 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 102,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,668 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 88,725 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 83,283 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,231 miles

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

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

centre rear seatbelt catch not working

Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,506 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 57,985 miles

rear centre brake light not secured properly.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 49,614 miles

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES

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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T151 BVP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T151 BVP, 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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T151 BVP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T151 BVP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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