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V374 DPL

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,244 mi
Last recorded112,244 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV374 DPL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 112,244 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 111,476 miles

Front and Rear discs worn

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 111,476 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front and Rear discs worn

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 110,202 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 108,807 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 106,705 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 104,224 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 186,175 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 186,171 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

unable to see under the bonnet components fully due to impared views

Fail 9 Feb 2007 186,166 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Aug 2005 157,379 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V374 DPL is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V374 DPL, 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 V374 DPL registered?

V374 DPL is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V374 DPL safe to buy?

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