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V384 DYY

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,352 mi
Last recorded174,352 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV384 DYY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 174,352 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 174,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 163,964 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 152,542 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 140,657 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 140,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 133,126 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 133,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 117,211 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 117,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 103,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V384 DYY 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 V384 DYY, 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 V384 DYY registered?

V384 DYY is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V384 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V384 DYY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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