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V523 LHD

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,840 mi
Last recorded89,840 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 LHD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 77,159 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 77,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,861 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 75,861 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 74,898 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 73,416 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 73,416 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,649 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 72,647 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,087 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 71,087 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,719 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 69,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,901 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,111 miles

Both front tyres low tread inner,outer edges strong advise.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation headlamp lenses.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front brake discs lipped,scored advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Front,rear number plates starting to delaminate.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,069 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 64,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to baby seat fitted

o/s/f top gaiter split on antirolbar link arm

Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,735 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 56,589 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 56,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 48,204 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 48,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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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V523 LHD is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V523 LHD, 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 V523 LHD registered?

V523 LHD is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V523 LHD safe to buy?

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