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V365 EEY

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,198 mi
Last recorded136,198 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV365 EEY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 136,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 133,124 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 120,767 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 103,910 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 103,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,803 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 84,234 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

middle stop light in op

Pass 1 Nov 2006 84,234 miles

air bag light on

middle stop light in op

Pass 3 Nov 2005 74,559 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES NEAR LIMITS..

HANDBRAKES MEET MIN REQ;..

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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V365 EEY is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V365 EEY, 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 V365 EEY registered?

V365 EEY is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V365 EEY safe to buy?

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