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V530 FTD

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,303 mi
Last recorded138,303 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 FTD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 138,303 miles

Nearside Rear SPRING RUBBER LOOSE

Pass 30 Nov 2015 129,488 miles

offside head lamp damp with water and beam pattern just in limits

slight play in nearside and offside rear antiroll bar links

slight play in nearside and offside rear lower ball joints

Pass 4 Dec 2014 122,312 miles

chip in windscreen

offside haed lamp damp with water and beam pattern just in limits

slight play in both rear antiroll bar links

slight play in nearside and offside rear lower ball joints

Fail 25 Nov 2014 122,154 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chip in windscreen

offside haed lamp damp with water and beam pattern just in limits

slight play in both rear antiroll bar links

slight play in nearside and offside rear lower ball joints

Pass 5 Dec 2013 113,819 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode around fuel tank

rear brake discs corroding on edge

Fail 5 Dec 2013 113,819 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode around fuel tank

rear brake discs corroding on edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,556 miles

srs waring light on

Fail 22 Nov 2012 104,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

srs waring light on

Pass 28 Nov 2011 98,238 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 92,497 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 92,497 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 84,580 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 84,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 76,697 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 69,703 miles

air bag light on

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

o/s/r hand brake eeficiencey down but within limits

Pass 28 Nov 2006 63,243 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 56,899 miles

slight play in n/s/r track control arm . front and rear brake pads low . two small chips in front screen .

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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V530 FTD is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V530 FTD, 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 V530 FTD registered?

V530 FTD is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V530 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V530 FTD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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