MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Pipe to resivoir (2.3.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Pipe to resivoir (2.3.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front bumper insecure
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front tyres wearing outer edges
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tryes wearing outer edges
rear tyres 3mm
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V383 FTR is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 V383 FTR, 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 V383 FTR registered?
V383 FTR is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 21 September 1999.
Is V383 FTR safe to buy?
The MOT history for V383 FTR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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