1999 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · T68 JBH
1999 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 09/03/1999. Recorded mileage 230,154 miles. MOT valid until 14/05/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,154 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
T68 JBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 230,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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T68 JBH Mileage History
- 19/04/2023202,548 mi
- 25/04/2024211,785 mi+9,237 mi
- 26/04/2024211,785 mi
- 16/05/2025220,371 mi+8,586 mi
- 02/05/2026230,154 mi+9,783 mi
Average of roughly 9,094 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T68 JBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 523 (T68 JBH) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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