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V366 DMW

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,436 mi
Last recorded87,436 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV366 DMW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2022 87,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,328 miles

light corrosion on o/s/r lower sill

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2020 87,237 miles

chassis corrosion in places

front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

fuel tank straps showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 7 Dec 2020 87,236 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chassis corrosion in places

front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

fuel tank straps showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2019 87,086 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2019 87,085 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f brake pad wire adrift

Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,788 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f headlight has water contamination in lense

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 13 Dec 2017 86,211 miles

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

light corrosion on front brake

rear brake pipe unions showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,910 miles

Nearside Front has slight play in inner rack end

Offside Front has slight play in inner rack end

Fail 6 Dec 2016 85,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear seat belt stalk missing

Nearside Front has slight play in inner rack end

Offside Front has slight play in inner rack end

Pass 13 Nov 2015 85,606 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,265 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,127 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 85,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,549 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 84,549 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,883 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 12 Nov 2010 72,826 miles

front wiper blades clear screen but would recomend replacement,

near side and off side rear tyres on 2mm max.recomend replacement a/s/a/p....

near side front tyre has small cracks in tyre wall.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 68,194 miles

both rear tyres on 4mm max.

surface cracks on near side front tyre.

Fail 3 Nov 2009 68,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres on 4mm max.

surface cracks on near side front tyre.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,420 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 55,276 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 48,739 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
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V366 DMW is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V366 DMW, 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 V366 DMW registered?

V366 DMW is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V366 DMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V366 DMW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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