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V902 JTF

1999 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,070 mi
Last recorded165,070 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV902 JTF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2015 165,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 160,159 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 160,159 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 149,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2013 149,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pads to be checked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2012 139,821 miles

Air bag warning light stays on

Fail 7 Feb 2012 139,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Drivers seat hard to move

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2011 130,416 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 122,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 122,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 117,441 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2008 111,541 miles

passenger side of the windscreen chipped

slight play in both of the rear anti roll bar drop links - advise changing to eliminate any noise they transmit

Pass 22 Jan 2007 104,517 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 97,485 miles

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

both raer tyres worn low to tread

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn close to/ on 1.6mm legal minimum

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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V902 JTF is a 1999 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V902 JTF, 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 V902 JTF registered?

V902 JTF is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V902 JTF safe to buy?

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