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V590 EGV

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,917 mi
Last recorded137,917 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 EGV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 137,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 135,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 132,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 129,252 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 125,601 miles

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Minor engine oil leak around front or engine

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ARB link ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub frame bushes have slight play

Rear Tyre valves perished

Fail 16 Jul 2018 125,598 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner traction control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Possible transmission oil cooler leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to exhaust system

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

Minor engine oil leak around front or engine

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ARB link ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub frame bushes have slight play

Rear Tyre valves perished

Pass 28 Jul 2017 125,124 miles

All 4 shocks absorbers getting soft

All steering and suspension shows general age related wear

All wheel rims dented on inner edges

All wipers starting to smear

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have movement (Detected on shaker plate test)

Exhaust corroding

Front & rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Oil leaks

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,493 miles

All 4 wheel rims dented on inner edges

All shock absorbers getting soft

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes worn & have play - Just meets mot criteria

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust corroding

Front & rear brake discs show wear

Fail 22 Aug 2016 124,493 miles

All 4 wheel rims dented on inner edges

All shock absorbers getting soft

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes worn & have play - Just meets mot criteria

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust corroding

Front & rear brake discs show wear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 123,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn.

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Slight movement in both rear anti roll bar link arms.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 107,346 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Offside front tyre on legal limit.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 105,615 miles

Both Front Tyre inner edges worn

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 104,593 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 103,574 miles

Front brake discs worn low

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2011 103,574 miles

Front brake discs worn low

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2010 102,386 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 102,386 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 99,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 94,639 miles

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 6 Jul 2007 85,288 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 69,800 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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V590 EGV 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 V590 EGV, 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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What year was V590 EGV registered?

V590 EGV is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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