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T152 LCC

1999 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,701 mi
Last recorded88,701 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT152 LCC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 88,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,318 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 79,694 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,604 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 79,530 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,436 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,366 miles

near side front link bar bushes split

Fail 12 Jun 2013 78,557 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel pipes at rear corrosion(greased)

fuel tank straps corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,557 miles

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

fuel pipes at rear corrosion(greased)

fuel tank straps corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,854 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 68,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,855 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 56,642 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,115 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,578 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 40,822 miles

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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T152 LCC is a 1999 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 T152 LCC, 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 T152 LCC registered?

T152 LCC is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is T152 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T152 LCC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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