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T32 SPB

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,342 mi
Last recorded56,342 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT32 SPB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 56,342 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 56,208 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 55,887 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 54,810 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 54,727 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 54,297 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 54,230 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 53,249 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,334 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 51,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,444 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,876 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,716 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,887 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,994 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,477 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,802 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,616 miles

washer jets a bit high

Pass 20 Feb 2006 27,577 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 SPB is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SPB, 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

How do I check the history of T32 SPB?

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What year was T32 SPB registered?

T32 SPB is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is T32 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T32 SPB shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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