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T158 AYW

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,793 mi
Last recorded148,793 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 AYW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 148,793 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 147,045 miles

front tyres inner and outer edge worn

front brake pipes greasd

Pass 8 Mar 2017 139,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Pass 29 Mar 2016 131,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 from front rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 112,371 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 112,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

metal fuel pipes slightly corroded nearside from tank to front

Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,619 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 102,473 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 90,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2012 90,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 29 Mar 2011 79,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 24 Mar 2010 65,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front upper anti roll bar linkage ball joint cover is split.

offside front upper anti roll bar linkage ball joint cover is split

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,807 miles

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

nearside front upper anti roll bar linkage ball joint cover is split.

offside front upper anti roll bar linkage ball joint cover is split

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,212 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,964 miles

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

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,067 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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T158 AYW is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T158 AYW, 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 T158 AYW registered?

T158 AYW is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is T158 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T158 AYW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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