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S827 JSD

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,635 mi
Last recorded137,635 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 JSD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 137,635 miles

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2020 137,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.45mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake performance only just met, attention required

Pass 31 Jan 2019 136,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 136,207 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 134,073 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 132,166 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 132,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 129,222 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 126,674 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 121,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 116,728 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 115,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 115,064 miles

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

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)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 111,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 105,447 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 105,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 98,905 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 92,223 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 12 Jan 2007 84,033 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 84,031 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 75,306 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 75,150 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S827 JSD is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S827 JSD, 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 S827 JSD registered?

S827 JSD is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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