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V384 JDS

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,971 mi
Last recorded122,971 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV384 JDS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 122,971 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

differential leaking

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 14 Jun 2011 122,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

differential leaking

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 2 Mar 2010 114,418 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 114,415 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 107,504 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 102,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 98,204 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 94,223 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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V384 JDS is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V384 JDS, 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 V384 JDS registered?

V384 JDS is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V384 JDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V384 JDS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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