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J13 NTB

1999 BMW 523

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,803 mi
Last recorded108,803 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 NTB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 108,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wear indicator wires broken

Pass 25 Feb 2020 101,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,766 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 98,182 miles

Aftermarket H.I.D. headlamp bulbs fitted to dipped bean unsure of output

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 98,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high reflector lose (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Aftermarket H.I.D. headlamp bulbs fitted to dipped bean unsure of output

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,863 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 94,784 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 90,062 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,985 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 83,889 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 78,556 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,713 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,970 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,922 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,566 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 52,563 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,280 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,985 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 38,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,643 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,266 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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J13 NTB is a 1999 BMW 523 in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J13 NTB, 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 J13 NTB registered?

J13 NTB is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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