CarVerify

Free Car Check

V537 HTR

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,011 mi
Last recorded134,011 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV537 HTR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 134,011 miles

Int fault on stoplamps

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 2 Mar 2012 133,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Int fault on stoplamps

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 118,746 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 110,230 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 107,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both o/s/f and n/s/f lower track control arm inner bushes starting to split out

Fail 10 Nov 2008 107,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both o/s/f and n/s/f lower track control arm inner bushes starting to split out

Pass 14 Nov 2007 102,208 miles

22555R16W n/s/f 5.0mm o/s/f 5.0mm both rear 6.0mm n/s/f tyre approaching limit inner edge (3.0mm) o/s/f tyre below limit inner edge (1.6mm)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

two chips in front screen within zone A but below limit at time of test, exhaust rear silencer heat shield patially insecure, slight play in o/s/r suspension when wheel shook left to right,

Fail 14 Nov 2007 102,208 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

22555R16W n/s/f 5.0mm o/s/f 5.0mm both rear 6.0mm n/s/f tyre approaching limit inner edge (3.0mm) o/s/f tyre below limit inner edge (1.6mm)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

two chips in front screen within zone A but below limit at time of test, exhaust rear silencer heat shield patially insecure, slight play in o/s/r suspension when wheel shook left to right,

Pass 7 Nov 2006 92,916 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 82,230 miles

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

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V537 HTR is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V537 HTR, 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

How do I check the history of V537 HTR?

You can check the full history of V537 HTR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V537 HTR registered?

V537 HTR is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V537 HTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V537 HTR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V537 HTR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V537 HTR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.