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T221 CCY

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,123 mi
Last recorded104,123 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT221 CCY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 104,123 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 96,732 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 89,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 89,997 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 89,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 89,991 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 83,645 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 83,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Park brake effort low

VAC hose for brake servo partly collapst

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2005 78,212 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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T221 CCY is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T221 CCY, 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 T221 CCY registered?

T221 CCY is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T221 CCY safe to buy?

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