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V524 GAP

1999 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,266 mi
Last recorded154,266 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 GAP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 154,266 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 150,539 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2014 144,149 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre small split inside side wall

Pass 1 Nov 2014 144,149 miles

o/s/r tyre small split inside side wall

Pass 11 Nov 2013 137,472 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 137,472 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 130,170 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)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 130,170 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 123,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 123,873 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 116,309 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 107,611 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 97,485 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 88,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 81,401 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 72,697 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre and rear number plate.

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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V524 GAP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V524 GAP, 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

How do I check the history of V524 GAP?

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What year was V524 GAP registered?

V524 GAP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is V524 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V524 GAP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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