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V911 JHK

1999 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

86,190 mi
Last recorded86,190 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV911 JHK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 86,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 86,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 86,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 81,283 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,602 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,287 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,371 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,528 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,709 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,130 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking between treads

Offside front tyre cracking between treads

Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,563 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,321 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,604 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 18 Aug 2008 55,003 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s/ rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Aug 2007 53,276 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,824 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight 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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V911 JHK is a 1999 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V911 JHK, 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

How do I check the history of V911 JHK?

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What year was V911 JHK registered?

V911 JHK is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V911 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V911 JHK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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