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S824 JKO

1999 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,923 mi
Last recorded95,923 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 JKO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 95,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,319 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 92,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,435 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 74,441 miles

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

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

Spare wheel damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2015 74,427 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,809 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 54,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,537 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,445 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,270 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,594 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,372 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 36,831 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 35,891 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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S824 JKO is a 1999 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S824 JKO, 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 S824 JKO registered?

S824 JKO is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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