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V361 GGM

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

174,692 mi
Last recorded174,692 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 GGM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 174,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 167,118 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 158,392 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 146,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 135,249 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 128,568 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 119,917 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 113,835 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 104,250 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 96,230 miles

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

n/side headlamp vertical adjuster not working!

n/side parking brake performance not as good as expected

wiper blade performance past best

Fail 11 Jul 2007 96,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/side headlamp vertical adjuster not working!

n/side parking brake performance not as good as expected

wiper blade performance past best

Pass 1 Aug 2006 89,458 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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

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V361 GGM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V361 GGM, 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 V361 GGM registered?

V361 GGM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V361 GGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V361 GGM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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