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V579 ELL

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,088 mi
Last recorded107,088 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 ELL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 107,088 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 100,112 miles

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

o/s/r outer side light not working

slight water leak from radiator

Pass 5 Feb 2013 94,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 94,371 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 88,067 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 88,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

(1.1A.3b)The nearside front position lamp(s) have 50% inoperative.See also information printed to the left reference to the failed position lamps.

(1.8B,2)The offside dipped beam hirozontal cut off is positioned at the lowest point at 2.0%

(3.6G.2b)The brake master cylinder reservoir fluid level cannot be visually inspected because of it's location

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,162 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 77,177 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 73,235 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 66,802 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 58,233 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,481 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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V579 ELL is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,500cc 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 V579 ELL, 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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V579 ELL is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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