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T209 JFP

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,253 mi
Last recorded177,253 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT209 JFP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 177,253 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 177,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected sticker on windscreen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 168,907 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 146,498 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 146,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.32mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.79mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2016 127,865 miles

covers restricting view

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2015 103,064 miles

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 30 Jun 2014 95,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side tyre wearing hard on the inside edge

Fail 30 Jun 2014 95,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side tyre wearing hard on the inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,861 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 87,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 87,052 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 86,110 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,669 miles

n/s headlamp misted

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,768 miles

engine pan fitted both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2007 68,258 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 59,657 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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T209 JFP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T209 JFP, 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 T209 JFP registered?

T209 JFP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T209 JFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T209 JFP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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