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S34 JGU

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,144 mi
Last recorded103,144 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 JGU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 103,144 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 103,144 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,422 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 101,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 99,417 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 99,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 96,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,266 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 94,951 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 92,807 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 90,545 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 90,545 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 88,708 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2010 88,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2009 86,183 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 86,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 83,152 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 83,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 79,200 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 75,890 miles

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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S34 JGU is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S34 JGU, 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 S34 JGU registered?

S34 JGU is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S34 JGU safe to buy?

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