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S912 JYX

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,398 mi
Last recorded150,398 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS912 JYX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 150,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

parking brake only just met requirement

Pass 20 Jan 2020 146,859 miles

Advanced corrosion at rear on both sills

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 146,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Advanced corrosion at rear on both sills

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 144,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 144,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 140,856 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 140,833 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 136,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal rear (fuel tank side) (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn close to tread bars

front tyres worn slight on edges

o/s/r jacking point corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 132,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear jacking point is corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 129,862 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 129,854 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 127,522 miles

rear brake flexis deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2013 124,714 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 120,996 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 117,101 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 115,020 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2009 112,956 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished.

Off side rear metal brake pipe badly corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 109,603 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 109,574 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 107,085 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 107,053 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 100,714 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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S912 JYX is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S912 JYX, 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 S912 JYX registered?

S912 JYX is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S912 JYX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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