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V569 FLA

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,532 mi
Last recorded70,532 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV569 FLA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,532 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 70,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,467 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly cracked on outerwall

Pass 1 Aug 2013 59,685 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,833 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer tread

Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,290 miles

Nearside and offside rear upper rear suspension arms have wettness on rubber dust covers but no play in balljoints

Wettness on gearbox

Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,509 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on treaded part on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2009 48,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,821 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 44,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 40,778 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,209 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 32,638 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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V569 FLA is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V569 FLA, 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 V569 FLA registered?

V569 FLA is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V569 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V569 FLA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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