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T236 WEV

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT236 WEV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire not connected

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm

center brake light not work

milage can't be seen on dash

Fail 31 May 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire not connected

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm

center brake light not work

milage can't be seen on dash

Pass 18 May 2018

Engine warning light not illuminating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint close to limit (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2017

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2017

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 120,525 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 117,915 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2013
Pass 2 May 2012 110,859 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 107,732 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 105,584 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 103,135 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 99,790 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 95,792 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 90,661 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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T236 WEV is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T236 WEV, 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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T236 WEV is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T236 WEV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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