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T339 CRF

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,111 mi
Last recorded134,111 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT339 CRF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 134,111 miles

Unable to test rear seatbelts as car was loaded with tools & equipment

Pass 15 Oct 2019 126,652 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 121,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 117,879 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 117,879 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,165 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 113,165 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 108,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,778 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 104,399 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 99,329 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 94,379 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 88,588 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 88,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 82,270 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 82,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 78,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2007 78,739 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2006 71,330 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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T339 CRF is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T339 CRF, 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 T339 CRF?

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What year was T339 CRF registered?

T339 CRF is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 3 June 1999.

Is T339 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T339 CRF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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