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V525 RKK

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

150,687 mi
Last recorded150,687 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 RKK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 150,687 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

some corrosion to both rear jacking points

Pass 21 Oct 2022 143,820 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

some corrosion to both rear jacking points

Fail 21 Oct 2022 143,820 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

some corrosion to both rear jacking points

Pass 11 Oct 2021 136,508 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 124,853 miles

Nearside Front detected slight play at test (suspension/steering)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and getting low

child seats left and right rear obstructing seal belt for testing

Fail 6 Oct 2020 124,853 miles

Nearside Front detected slight play at test (suspension/steering)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and getting low

child seats left and right rear obstructing seal belt for testing

Pass 9 Oct 2019 116,240 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 108,246 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 96,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyres and drivers rear tyre wearing inner edges.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 96,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyres and drivers rear tyre wearing inner edges.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,800 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,831 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,593 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,526 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,993 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,502 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,277 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,800 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,769 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,623 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 35,932 miles

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

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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

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V525 RKK is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V525 RKK, 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 V525 RKK registered?

V525 RKK is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V525 RKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V525 RKK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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