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1071 JN

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,260 mi
Last recorded66,260 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1071 JN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 66,260 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 62,866 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 54,391 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 54,390 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,139 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,802 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,985 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 51,876 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 49,680 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 47,998 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,271 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,786 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,551 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,783 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,276 miles

front pads and discs LOOK worn

wipers poor

Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,297 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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1071 JN is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 1071 JN, 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 1071 JN?

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What year was 1071 JN registered?

1071 JN is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is 1071 JN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1071 JN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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