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T327 BYY

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT327 BYY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013
Pass 1 Mar 2012 108,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag warning lamp on

engine management lamp on

front brake pads low

Fail 23 Feb 2012 108,613 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag warning lamp on

engine management lamp on

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

engine air leak

engine light on

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 May 2010 99,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 98,395 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing close to the tread wear limit bars.

Brake pipe to offside rear brake hose is corroded near to the limits.

Engine ECU warning lamp is on.

Front tyres wearing low on edges.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 98,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres are wearing close to the tread wear limit bars.

Brake pipe to offside rear brake hose is corroded near to the limits.

Engine ECU warning lamp is on.

Front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 94,406 miles

Both rear tyres nearing limit.

Offside front brake pads look to be nearing limit, suggest wheel off inspection.

Offside washer jet weak.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 94,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres nearing limit.

Offside front brake pads look to be nearing limit, suggest wheel off inspection.

Offside washer jet weak.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 89,590 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 85,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 BYY is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T327 BYY, 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 BYY registered?

T327 BYY is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is T327 BYY safe to buy?

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