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V590 GMO

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,759 mi
Last recorded81,759 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 GMO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,759 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side outer tail light not working

Fail 4 Jul 2017 81,759 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side outer tail light not working

Fail 2 Jun 2017 81,699 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight play in suspension

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

Pass 13 May 2016 75,000 miles

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread on both outer edges

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2016 74,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread on both outer edges

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2015 69,310 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside washer lacks power,poor operation.

Wiper's smear.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,188 miles

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

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

engine mang; lamp on

front brake pads appear low?

inner edge wear on all tyres

rear brake discs corroding nearside becoming excessive

Fail 30 May 2014 64,061 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

engine mang; lamp on

front brake pads appear low?

inner edge wear on all tyres

rear brake discs corroding nearside becoming excessive

Pass 6 Jul 2013 59,444 miles

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

front brake pads poss becoming low

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 6 Jul 2013 59,444 miles

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

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

front brake pads poss becoming low

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 29 May 2012 53,281 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 50,072 miles

exhaust very rusty in places,petrol tank straps rusty.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 46,369 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,554 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 41,603 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 39,195 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,204 miles

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

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 GMO is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V590 GMO, 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 GMO registered?

V590 GMO is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is V590 GMO safe to buy?

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