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V597 DPJ

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,901 mi
Last recorded72,901 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 DPJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 72,901 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,855 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,709 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 72,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,479 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,040 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,672 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,192 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 70,580 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres are perished between tread

Pass 7 Feb 2011 70,081 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 69,414 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,414 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 68,885 miles

Near side front road wheel inner edge/rim buckled.

Off side rear wheel inner edge/rim buckled.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 68,121 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 67,157 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 66,312 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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V597 DPJ is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V597 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.

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What year was V597 DPJ registered?

V597 DPJ is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V597 DPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V597 DPJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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