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T233 RKB

1999 BMW 523

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,544 mi
Last recorded161,544 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT233 RKB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 161,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 155,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 143,004 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 143,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 130,182 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)

Fail 9 May 2011 130,179 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 27 May 2010 128,452 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads worn low

front to rear metal brake pipes slighty corroded

near side front head light aim on limit

near side rear metal brake pipe corroded

off side front suspension sensor broken

off side rear wheel slight out of shape

slight play at off side rear and near side rear anti-roll bar links

Fail 30 Apr 2010 128,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

advice both front tyers worn on outer edgers

advice off side rear wheel out of shape

Pass 15 May 2009 120,175 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

offside front suspension ride height sensor broken

Pass 15 May 2008 110,045 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 99,750 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 88,862 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear subframe bushes starting to split

Fail 11 May 2006 88,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

rear subframe mounting bushes starting to split

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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T233 RKB is a 1999 BMW 523 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T233 RKB, 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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T233 RKB is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T233 RKB safe to buy?

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