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T323 KDP

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,630 mi
Last recorded112,630 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT323 KDP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 112,630 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 109,147 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 109,147 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 95,988 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 88,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 88,522 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 88,522 miles

Nearside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel pipes corroded, leaking fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 88,105 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 88,105 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 87,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 86,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp(s) not working Center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,561 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 5 Apr 2017 86,416 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,150 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,920 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/front seat belt slight slow to retract.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,835 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,585 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2011 82,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 81,961 miles

2 nails in Near side rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2010 81,961 miles

2 nails in Near side rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 79,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Off side rear tyre getting close to wear bars

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs corroded badly on outer surface

Pass 16 May 2008 77,396 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)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 74,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 72,622 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T323 KDP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T323 KDP, 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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What year was T323 KDP registered?

T323 KDP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T323 KDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T323 KDP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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