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S380 SPV

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,592 mi
Last recorded114,592 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS380 SPV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 114,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 111,204 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 111,143 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 109,254 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 108,533 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 107,276 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,866 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 99,981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 98,025 miles

offside rear lower suspension joint slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2012 95,969 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 93,613 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,613 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 92,376 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 89,868 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 89,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 87,000 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 83,920 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 81,591 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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S380 SPV is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S380 SPV, 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 S380 SPV registered?

S380 SPV is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S380 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S380 SPV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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