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T234 RPC

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,491 mi
Last recorded204,491 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT234 RPC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 204,491 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 204,483 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 194,478 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 194,478 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 181,472 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 168,832 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 168,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 157,255 miles

both rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play

drivers door mirror glass is blemished

rear differential is leaking oil

unable to see front brake pads

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 3 Mar 2008 145,841 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 145,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 130,167 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 130,167 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front tyres worn outer edges.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 117,451 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 117,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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T234 RPC is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T234 RPC, 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 T234 RPC registered?

T234 RPC is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T234 RPC safe to buy?

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