1999 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · T425 RPC
1999 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1999. Recorded mileage 159,909 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,909 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
T425 RPC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2011
- 159,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 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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T425 RPC Mileage History
- 31/01/2006131,116 mi
- 21/07/2006131,395 mi+279 mi
- 01/08/2006131,395 mi
- 29/06/2007136,584 mi+5,189 mi
- 04/07/2007136,806 mi+222 mi
- 10/07/2008144,498 mi+7,692 mi
- 17/07/2008144,609 mi+111 mi
- 17/07/2008144,609 mi
- 06/07/2009150,678 mi+6,069 mi
- 07/07/2009150,693 mi+15 mi
- 19/07/2010154,632 mi+3,939 mi
- 22/07/2010154,632 mi
- 12/07/2011159,907 mi+5,275 mi
- 14/07/2011159,909 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,284 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
T425 RPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 523 (T425 RPC) between January 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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