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V589 DPJ

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,064 mi
Last recorded119,064 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV589 DPJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 119,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 119,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 116,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 113,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 110,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 110,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 107,793 miles

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

engine bay cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 104,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2014 102,485 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 100,390 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 99,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 94,272 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 89,121 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 89,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 84,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 84,180 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 78,097 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,868 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 69,632 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 61,778 miles

Front registration plate starting to deteriate.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V589 DPJ is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V589 DPJ, 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 V589 DPJ registered?

V589 DPJ is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V589 DPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V589 DPJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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