MOT Status
ValidMileage
83,142 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect FULL OF MOISTURE. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S380 VEV is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
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 VEV, 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.
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How do I check the history of S380 VEV?
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What year was S380 VEV registered?
S380 VEV is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 4 January 1999.
Is S380 VEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S380 VEV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S380 VEV have outstanding finance?
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