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T342 OEO

1999 BMW 523

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,626 mi
Last recorded135,626 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 OEO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2014 135,626 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 135,626 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 134,992 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 133,798 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 132,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 128,428 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 123,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 119,925 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 112,278 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 107,702 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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T342 OEO is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T342 OEO, 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.

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What year was T342 OEO registered?

T342 OEO is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T342 OEO safe to buy?

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