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T233 VVX

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,071 mi
Last recorded186,071 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT233 VVX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 186,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 181,836 miles

Oil leak engine and differential leaking oil ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 181,836 miles

Oil leak engine and differential leaking oil ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working bulb changedf (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 177,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 177,866 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 171,761 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated both (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 168,123 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 168,119 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front headlamps cloudy/misty

hand brake travel high

Pass 10 Jul 2013 167,670 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 161,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside front fog lamp glass cracked

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Pass 16 Jul 2011 152,220 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 139,087 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 126,150 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 16 Jul 2009

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

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 25 Jun 2008 117,215 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 110,501 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 103,717 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 94,886 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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T233 VVX is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T233 VVX, 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 T233 VVX registered?

T233 VVX is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 15 May 1999.

Is T233 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T233 VVX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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