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T319 BJF

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,180 mi
Last recorded127,180 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT319 BJF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 127,180 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 114,009 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 106,183 miles

front near side headlamp has moisture behind perspex lens cover

Pass 16 Jun 2009 97,492 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 89,734 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 81,611 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 81,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 70,636 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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T319 BJF is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T319 BJF, 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

How do I check the history of T319 BJF?

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What year was T319 BJF registered?

T319 BJF is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T319 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T319 BJF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T319 BJF have outstanding finance?

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