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V538 HMJ

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,625 mi
Last recorded105,625 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 HMJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,625 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 105,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 105,432 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,823 miles

both front drop link rubbers splitting

Fail 15 Jan 2018 98,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front drop link rubbers splitting

Pass 27 Jan 2017 95,364 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 91,883 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 82,184 miles

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

engine light on dash display

Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,345 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 7 Nov 2012 81,342 miles

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

engine light on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,554 miles

slight play in front drop links

Pass 18 Oct 2010 72,925 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,301 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,792 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 50,426 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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V538 HMJ is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V538 HMJ, 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 V538 HMJ registered?

V538 HMJ is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V538 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V538 HMJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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