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V581 HTM

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,744 mi
Last recorded92,744 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 HTM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 92,744 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine top cover fitted.

half engine tray fitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 88,338 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

half engine tray fitted.

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link arm bottom ball joint.

Fail 20 Feb 2007 88,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

half engine tray fitted.

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link arm bottom ball joint.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 82,771 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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V581 HTM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V581 HTM, 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 V581 HTM registered?

V581 HTM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V581 HTM safe to buy?

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