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V386 GWP

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

201,156 mi
Last recorded201,156 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 GWP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 201,156 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Apr 2017 200,645 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both side repeaters pale colour

rear no plate discolour

rear tyres badly worn inner edges

Pass 9 May 2016 196,701 miles

both rear inner & outer sills corroding

frt tyres perishing & worn inner edges

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 196,674 miles

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

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

both rear inner & outer sills corroding

frt tyres perishing & worn inner edges

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 192,667 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 189,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 11 Apr 2013 183,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 174,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 166,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2010 154,044 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 145,494 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 May 2008 134,328 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 121,419 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 110,171 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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V386 GWP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V386 GWP, 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 V386 GWP registered?

V386 GWP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V386 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V386 GWP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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