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T235 ABT

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,459 mi
Last recorded127,459 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT235 ABT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 127,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2011 127,459 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 120,401 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 106,457 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 85,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,025 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 80,008 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 75,148 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 68,045 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 68,045 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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T235 ABT is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T235 ABT, 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 T235 ABT registered?

T235 ABT is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T235 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T235 ABT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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