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V562 SOB

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,175 mi
Last recorded97,175 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV562 SOB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 97,175 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 97,174 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 93,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 93,904 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,456 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,455 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 89,711 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 86,796 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,521 miles

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

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

brake pipes been greased

Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear brake pipes been under sealed

Fail 11 Nov 2013 83,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear brake pipes been under sealed

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,571 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 70,401 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,401 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,807 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,634 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 59,634 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,924 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,712 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,084 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 40,101 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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V562 SOB is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V562 SOB, 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 V562 SOB registered?

V562 SOB is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V562 SOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V562 SOB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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