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T331 FUM

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

127,333 mi
Last recorded127,333 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT331 FUM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 127,333 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 125,785 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,960 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 121,937 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 120,181 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 120,181 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 117,406 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 114,950 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 110,841 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 107,876 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 10,090 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 93,405 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 86,708 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,196 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,748 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 59,340 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 47,918 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,380 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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T331 FUM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FUM, 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 FUM registered?

T331 FUM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T331 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T331 FUM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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