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V541 DYX

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

265,900 mi
Last recorded265,900 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 DYX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 265,900 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 254,937 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 238,772 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 215,920 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 200,830 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 176,238 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 150,109 miles

Front registration plate fading

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release

Fail 6 Nov 2008 150,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate fading

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

offside rear seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release

Pass 2 Nov 2007 133,787 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 116,900 miles

*** Nearside rear air suspension bellows are in very poor condition. ***

Offside rear tyre is worn very low on inner edge.

Pass 7 Nov 2005 102,448 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2005 102,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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
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V541 DYX is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V541 DYX, 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 V541 DYX registered?

V541 DYX is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V541 DYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V541 DYX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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