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DJM 5V

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,925 mi
Last recorded104,925 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJM 5V
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 104,925 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 104,052 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 102,692 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 100,624 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,248 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 98,245 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 96,829 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 93,557 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 93,552 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,584 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 91,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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DJM 5V is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DJM 5V, 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 DJM 5V registered?

DJM 5V is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is DJM 5V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJM 5V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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