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T327 ARX

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,612 mi
Last recorded148,612 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT327 ARX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 148,612 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 148,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box heat shield insecure

low effort both sides parking brake

Pass 24 Apr 2020 133,655 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 131,161 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 130,095 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 129,168 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 129,168 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 127,139 miles

Nearside Rear linkrod has slight play

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight corrosion on sil

Pass 29 Dec 2014 123,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 121,579 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 119,536 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 113,211 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 113,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 107,000 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 99,910 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 97,920 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 93,317 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 83,815 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 75,332 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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T327 ARX is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T327 ARX, 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 T327 ARX registered?

T327 ARX is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T327 ARX safe to buy?

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