1999 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · T194 JGF
1999 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 193,633 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2021.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T194 JGF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2020
- 193,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T194 JGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 523 (T194 JGF) between April 2006 and August 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
T194 JGF Mileage History
- 04/04/2006137,870 mi
- 06/04/2006137,870 mi
- 05/06/2007147,885 mi+10,015 mi
- 10/06/2008153,402 mi+5,517 mi
- 03/07/2009156,490 mi+3,088 mi
- 11/07/2009156,513 mi+23 mi
- 24/07/2010164,684 mi+8,171 mi
- 24/07/2010164,684 mi
- 29/08/2013169,004 mi+4,320 mi
- 11/11/2014170,834 mi+1,830 mi
- 11/11/2014170,834 mi
- 05/05/2016173,055 mi+2,221 mi
- 05/05/2016173,059 mi+4 mi
- 15/05/2017175,808 mi+2,749 mi
- 17/05/2017175,825 mi+17 mi
- 15/08/2018178,934 mi+3,109 mi
- 21/08/2018178,934 mi
- 17/08/2019183,284 mi+4,350 mi
- 17/08/2019183,284 mi
- 18/08/2020193,633 mi+10,349 mi
Average of roughly 3,880 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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