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V52 KGX

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,512 mi
Last recorded143,512 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 KGX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 143,512 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 140,765 miles

3rd stop lamp inop

all flexi brake hoses lightly perished

n/s/r strut leaking

n/s/r tyre worn low close to min requirement

o/s/f inner track rod worn/ play evident

Pass 16 Sep 2020 138,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 135,081 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 135,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 131,584 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 131,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 128,138 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 124,026 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 124,026 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 119,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 114,443 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 109,598 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Low tone horn not working.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 105,001 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 98,973 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 96,221 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 96,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 91,208 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 91,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 85,670 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 75,297 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 75,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 64,778 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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V52 KGX is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V52 KGX, 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 V52 KGX registered?

V52 KGX is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V52 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 KGX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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