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S309 JMG

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,873 mi
Last recorded107,873 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 JMG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 107,873 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 103,930 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 101,239 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 99,690 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,605 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 97,605 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 93,978 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 93,976 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 91,172 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 91,172 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 89,331 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 86,417 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 83,408 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 80,396 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 77,688 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,149 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 69,815 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 65,333 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,610 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,425 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 60,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 56,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 50,767 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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S309 JMG is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S309 JMG, 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 S309 JMG registered?

S309 JMG is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S309 JMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S309 JMG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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