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V374 GNM

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,419 mi
Last recorded87,419 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV374 GNM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 87,419 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,202 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slight crack (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

petrol tank securing straps corroding

Pass 18 May 2017 86,790 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016
Pass 5 Jun 2015 85,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,816 miles

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,934 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 81,991 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 80,331 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 79,122 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 77,364 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2008 77,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 75,294 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 73,597 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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V374 GNM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V374 GNM, 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 V374 GNM registered?

V374 GNM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V374 GNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V374 GNM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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