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E15 JLS

1999 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,535 mi
Last recorded156,535 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 JLS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 156,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 151,972 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 145,808 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 139,819 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 139,816 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2008 132,989 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 129,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Apr 2006 125,319 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 125,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 25,698 miles

both rear end sills corroded out perscribed areas

outer sills covered

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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E15 JLS is a 1999 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E15 JLS, 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

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What year was E15 JLS registered?

E15 JLS is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is E15 JLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E15 JLS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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