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V405 MTM

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,338 mi
Last recorded149,338 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV405 MTM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 149,338 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 140,689 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 134,286 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 116,767 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside head lamp aim image poor

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside head lamp aim image poor

Fail 2 Jul 2019 116,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect EUROPEAN HEADLAMP (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect EUROPEAN HEADLAMP (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 115,526 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 115,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 113,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 113,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 111,159 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of knuckle (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 111,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of knuckle (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 108,615 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 108,615 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,455 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 102,592 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 99,423 miles

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,413 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 96,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 92,911 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 88,413 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 88,362 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 84,543 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 79,793 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 76,120 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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V405 MTM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V405 MTM, 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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V405 MTM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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