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T32 LGF

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,158 mi
Last recorded161,158 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT32 LGF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 161,158 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak Steering rack ()

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

Pass 4 May 2016 158,359 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 155,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 152,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 149,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2012 146,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 May 2012 146,004 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2011 142,655 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 May 2010 139,051 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 Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 May 2009 135,359 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 135,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 129,670 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 118,950 miles

1/front brake pads wearing thin †2/ offside and nearside rear tyres 3mm approx

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 118,950 miles

1/front brake pads wearing thin †2/ offside and nearside rear tyres 3mm approx

Pass 15 Jun 2005 93,968 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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T32 LGF is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T32 LGF, 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 T32 LGF registered?

T32 LGF is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T32 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T32 LGF shows 15 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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