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V558 FBA

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

197,010 mi
Last recorded197,010 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 FBA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 197,010 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 197,000 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 189,710 miles

Low engine oil level

Fail 21 Feb 2018 189,709 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Low engine oil level

Pass 21 Mar 2017 183,650 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 183,464 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 174,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 165,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 153,939 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 138,460 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 126,723 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 117,487 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 109,016 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 95,337 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 84,752 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 78,609 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 73,579 miles

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

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

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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V558 FBA is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V558 FBA, 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 V558 FBA registered?

V558 FBA is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V558 FBA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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