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S339 TBJ

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

186,910 mi
Last recorded186,910 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS339 TBJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 186,910 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 179,900 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 172,366 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 172,366 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 164,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 154,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in n/s/r suspension top arm

Pass 6 Jan 2011 146,248 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2010 139,566 miles

Heavy handbrake imbalance

NSR lower arm mounting pin bush worn & flexing

Play in OS track rod end

Play in front suspension strut top mounts

Suspension bushes flexing under load

Pass 5 Jan 2009 132,341 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 125,364 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 116,372 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 108,835 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 108,834 miles

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

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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S339 TBJ 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 84.6%.

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 S339 TBJ, 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 S339 TBJ registered?

S339 TBJ is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S339 TBJ safe to buy?

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