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V394 VAG

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

258,142 mi
Last recorded258,142 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV394 VAG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 258,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes above fuel tank look corroded (unable to fully inspect) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner - outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer pin - bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 258,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-65-15h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes above fuel tank look corroded (unable to fully inspect) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner - outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer pin - bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 251,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes look corroded (unable to fully inspect as above rear subframe - fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

vehicle may well require an individual vehicle approval test (IVA) before the vehicle can be registered for use in Great Britain

Fail 12 Jun 2025 251,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes look corroded (unable to fully inspect as above rear subframe - fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

vehicle may well require an individual vehicle approval test (IVA) before the vehicle can be registered for use in Great Britain

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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V394 VAG is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V394 VAG, 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 V394 VAG registered?

V394 VAG is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is V394 VAG safe to buy?

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