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V542 DYY

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,135 mi
Last recorded90,135 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 DYY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,135 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,886 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,039 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 82,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,367 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,828 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,065 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 69,342 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 68,547 miles

brake warning light staying unable to see brake pads

Pass 18 Oct 2006 63,748 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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V542 DYY is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V542 DYY, 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 V542 DYY?

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What year was V542 DYY registered?

V542 DYY is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V542 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V542 DYY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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