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V393 NEO

1999 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,698 mi
Last recorded163,698 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV393 NEO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 163,698 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 163,698 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 152,647 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 152,647 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 146,564 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 145,650 miles

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

front brake discs back plates have adheasive to hubs

Fail 31 Aug 2012 145,650 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

engine overhaeting

front brake discs back plates have adheasive to hubs

Pass 19 Aug 2011 141,655 miles

near side front tyre close to limit

near side rear tyre on limit

off side front tyre close to limit

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 28 Jul 2010 136,160 miles

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

parking brake reading is on limits of 16%

Pass 27 Jul 2009 130,347 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 124,311 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 114,019 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 114,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 105,823 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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V393 NEO is a 1999 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V393 NEO, 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 V393 NEO registered?

V393 NEO is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V393 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V393 NEO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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