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T137 JRD

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,443 mi
Last recorded141,443 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT137 JRD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 141,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 141,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 137,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 133,525 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 129,864 miles

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

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

nearside wiper split

Pass 13 Dec 2013 123,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 123,390 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 112,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 112,021 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 111,593 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 111,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Condesation in both headlamps but not adversely affecting the pattern

Slight play in N/S/R anti roll bar drop link

Slight play in N/S/R lower rear outer bush

Slight play in O/S/F inner track rod end

Pass 6 May 2010 109,585 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 103,627 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 103,621 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)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 May 2007 89,934 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 89,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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T137 JRD is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T137 JRD, 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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T137 JRD is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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