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V536 MWR

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,438 mi
Last recorded141,438 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV536 MWR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2021 141,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 137,085 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 134,048 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 131,153 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 127,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded inner both main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 123,716 miles

Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 118,739 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,531 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 91,478 miles

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

offside handbrake slightly low.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 86,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,348 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 78,565 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,127 miles

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

o/s headlight steaming up

o/s/f bbrake backplate slightly insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2007 73,127 miles

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

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

o/s headlight steaming up

o/s/f bbrake backplate slightly insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2006 66,287 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 61,716 miles

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

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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V536 MWR is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V536 MWR, 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.

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What year was V536 MWR registered?

V536 MWR is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V536 MWR safe to buy?

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