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T331 FAN

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,216 mi
Last recorded106,216 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT331 FAN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 106,216 miles

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

oil light illuminated on dash board but oil level ok!!

Fail 27 Apr 2010 106,189 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

airbag warning light illuminated on dash board!!

offside front tyre low on tread!!(2mm)

oil warning light is flickering on and off!! oil level ok!!

slight movement in offside front steering rack knukle joint!!

Pass 30 Apr 2009 99,815 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 99,815 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 97,454 miles

both head lamps in poor condition

both rear brake hoses perrished

movement in steering system

wind screen chipped

Pass 25 Apr 2007 86,401 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear brake hoses perrished

off side head light in poor condition

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2006 76,777 miles

Advise: condensation in offside headlamp unit

Advise: front brake discs wearing

Advise: nearside front brake wear indicator wire disconnected

Advise: offside rear lamp unit cracked

Advise: plastic sill covers fitted

Advise: rear brake discs wearing

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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T331 FAN is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T331 FAN, 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 T331 FAN registered?

T331 FAN is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T331 FAN safe to buy?

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