1999 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · T655 PKE
1999 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 71,637 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2013.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Jul 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T655 PKE Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2012
- 71,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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T655 PKE Mileage History
- 14/07/200628,563 mi
- 02/10/200734,926 mi+6,363 mi
- 10/10/200734,941 mi+15 mi
- 29/09/200843,003 mi+8,062 mi
- 11/06/201052,079 mi+9,076 mi
- 20/05/201161,340 mi+9,261 mi
- 20/05/201161,341 mi+1 mi
- 11/05/201271,637 mi+10,296 mi
Average of roughly 7,392 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
T655 PKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 523 (T655 PKE) between July 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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