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JCZ 4577

1999 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

164,845 mi
Last recorded164,845 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 4577
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 164,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside rear sill outer has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2012 164,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside rear sill outer has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2011 153,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back edge of os sill slightly corroded

rear discs slightly lipped/corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight play in both front torque reaction bushes

slight play in os steering rack inner joint

wipers split at ends

Fail 14 Jun 2011 153,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back edge of os sill slightly corroded

rear discs slightly lipped/corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight play in both front torque reaction bushes

slight play in os steering rack inner joint

wipers split at ends

Pass 22 Jun 2010 142,243 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 142,242 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge.o/s/front tyre starting to perish on sidewall.o/s/rear tyre on wear bars.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 130,940 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 119,006 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 118,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 108,324 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 108,324 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Boot not close properly

Pass 13 Jun 2006 101,105 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge of tread.

Fail 13 Jun 2006 101,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge of tread.

Pass 23 Jun 2005 93,031 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 93,031 miles

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

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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JCZ 4577 is a 1999 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 JCZ 4577, 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 JCZ 4577 registered?

JCZ 4577 is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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