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V59 FEU

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

199,378 mi
Last recorded199,378 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 FEU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 199,378 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 193,723 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 189,471 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 189,471 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 182,502 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 182,501 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 177,755 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 177,697 miles

Nearside 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 excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 159,736 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 159,723 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 127,447 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,168 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,890 miles

VERY STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES GETTING LOW IN TREAD DEPTH 3MM OF TREAD LEFT CHANGE SOON

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,733 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,944 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,980 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,996 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,163 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,656 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,421 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 25,811 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 FEU is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc 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 V59 FEU, 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 V59 FEU registered?

V59 FEU is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is V59 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V59 FEU 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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