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G5 CJT

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

219,107 mi
Last recorded219,107 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 CJT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 219,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 219,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2012 213,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres perishing

child seat fitted nsr

Fail 6 Aug 2012 213,299 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres perishing

child seat fitted nsr

Pass 17 Aug 2011 207,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 207,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 201,236 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 196,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

note nearside washer jet not working but offside aimed to supply water to all screen area

Pass 10 Aug 2009 196,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

note nearside washer jet not working but offside aimed to supply water to all screen area

Pass 14 Aug 2008 190,460 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 171,479 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 171,476 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 151,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear numberplate backing starting to separate

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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G5 CJT is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G5 CJT, 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 G5 CJT registered?

G5 CJT is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is G5 CJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 CJT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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