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V602 GMO

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV602 GMO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017

O/S/R Jacking point rubber sinking into sill

Pass 24 Dec 2015 127,201 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 122,368 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 122,368 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 117,893 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 117,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 113,309 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 108,717 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner & outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2011 108,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner & outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2010 103,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 103,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 96,837 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 86,995 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 76,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 72,514 miles

rear suspension inactive displayed in instrument cluster

Fail 18 Aug 2006 72,514 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear suspension inactive displayed in instrument cluster

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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V602 GMO 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 68.8%.

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 V602 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 V602 GMO registered?

V602 GMO is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V602 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V602 GMO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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