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V370 PDA

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,444 mi
Last recorded51,444 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV370 PDA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 51,444 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 46,057 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 44,462 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 43,455 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 42,190 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 39,866 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 37,341 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 34,002 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 32,357 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 31,635 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 30,706 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 29,418 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 27,942 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 25,818 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,882 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 24,882 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,467 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,141 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 20,515 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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V370 PDA is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V370 PDA, 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 V370 PDA?

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What year was V370 PDA registered?

V370 PDA is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V370 PDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V370 PDA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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