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T33 AJS

1999 BMW 523

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

269,917 mi
Last recorded269,917 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 AJS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 269,917 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 269,603 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 269,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 267,903 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 264,073 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 260,295 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 253,655 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 247,243 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 240,522 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 240,414 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 231,437 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 221,743 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 214,758 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 204,951 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 195,863 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 187,981 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 174,936 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 159,861 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 144,143 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 144,143 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 126,255 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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T33 AJS is a 1999 BMW 523 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T33 AJS, 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 T33 AJS?

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What year was T33 AJS registered?

T33 AJS is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T33 AJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T33 AJS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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