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V533 FDX

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,195 mi
Last recorded133,195 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 FDX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 133,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 127,080 miles

both h/light poor pattern / condensated rear tyres wearing thin mid tread both rear flexys slight deterated front discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2013 122,535 miles

both h/lights condensated both rear flexy hoses light cracking n/s front anti roll bar link top rubber cup insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2012 118,727 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 118,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 114,889 miles

n/s h/light lense condensated n/s front tyre uneven wear wearing on edges /nail in tread

Fail 10 Aug 2011 114,887 miles

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

n/s h/light lense condensated n/s front tyre uneven wear wearing on edges /nail in tread

Pass 5 Aug 2010 108,968 miles

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

h/lights lenses slightly condensated h/brake low performance

Pass 1 Aug 2009 101,368 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

slight play in n/s/r ball joint

Pass 15 Aug 2008 92,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 83,358 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 73,751 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 73,751 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 73,317 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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V533 FDX is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V533 FDX, 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 V533 FDX registered?

V533 FDX is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V533 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V533 FDX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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