1999 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · T536 BBN
1999 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1999. Recorded mileage 154,635 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2494cc
T536 BBN Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2009
- 154,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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T536 BBN Mileage History
- 19/07/2006128,418 mi
- 20/07/2006128,418 mi
- 20/07/2007143,134 mi+14,716 mi
- 20/07/2007143,134 mi
- 16/07/2008150,926 mi+7,792 mi
- 16/07/2008150,926 mi
- 24/07/2009154,635 mi+3,709 mi
- 29/07/2009154,635 mi
Average of roughly 8,657 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
T536 BBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 523 (T536 BBN) between July 2006 and July 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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