1999 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · S345 NJB
1999 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1999. Recorded mileage 139,567 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2494cc
S345 NJB Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2011
- 139,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S345 NJB Mileage History
- 01/06/200580,844 mi
- 02/06/200580,888 mi+44 mi
- 05/06/200690,932 mi+10,044 mi
- 13/06/200690,932 mi
- 07/06/2007101,008 mi+10,076 mi
- 11/06/2007101,077 mi+69 mi
- 02/06/2008109,558 mi+8,481 mi
- 10/06/2008109,880 mi+322 mi
- 09/07/2009120,961 mi+11,081 mi
- 05/07/2010131,352 mi+10,391 mi
- 08/07/2010131,352 mi
- 01/08/2011139,567 mi+8,215 mi
Average of roughly 9,524 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
S345 NJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 523 (S345 NJB) between June 2005 and August 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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