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S666 VJS

1999 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,962 mi
Last recorded108,962 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 VJS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 108,962 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 101,436 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,747 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 99,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 97,342 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 93,638 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 93,638 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 93,638 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 93,638 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 90,008 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Nov 2013 85,013 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,252 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 83,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,464 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r prohibiting full inspection of relative seatbelt.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,246 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight cut in n/s/f sidewall not exposing cord

slight leak of oil from rear diff area

Fail 4 Jun 2010 54,184 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight cut in n/s/f sidewall not exposing cord

slight leak of oil from rear diff area

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,073 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,282 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,937 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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S666 VJS is a 1999 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S666 VJS, 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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What year was S666 VJS registered?

S666 VJS is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S666 VJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S666 VJS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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