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T213 MAB

1999 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,913 mi
Last recorded76,913 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT213 MAB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 76,913 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 74,721 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded End of both front to rears at sill/tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,183 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,862 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,108 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,065 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 61,065 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,625 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,218 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,852 miles

Both rear tyres slight inner edge wear.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,025 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner sections.

Damage to nearside front bumper area.

Nearside front anti roll bar link rubber boot split.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,486 miles

Front pads & discs look low.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,605 miles

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

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

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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T213 MAB is a 1999 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 T213 MAB, 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 T213 MAB registered?

T213 MAB is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T213 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T213 MAB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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