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V59 EGF

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,796 mi
Last recorded123,796 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 EGF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 123,796 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 119,282 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 119,282 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 113,783 miles

nail in the o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 7 Aug 2014 108,569 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 103,649 miles

off side front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 19 Aug 2013 103,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 96,956 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 96,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 85,494 miles

n/s parking brake effort becoming low

n/s/r inner sidelamp not working

Pass 19 Aug 2010 75,819 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 75,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,874 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW

N/S PARKING BRAKE EFFORT BECOMING LOW

Fail 24 Aug 2009 67,874 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW

N/S PARKING BRAKE EFFORT BECOMING LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 60,108 miles

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

one of the o/s washer jets blocked

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,045 miles

ADVISE PARKING BRAKE EFFORT BECOMING LOW AND NEITHER LOCKS OUT ON ROLLER TEST

Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,752 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 46,062 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 40,855 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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V59 EGF is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V59 EGF, 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

How do I check the history of V59 EGF?

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What year was V59 EGF registered?

V59 EGF is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V59 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V59 EGF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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