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V604 EDX

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,906 mi
Last recorded129,906 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV604 EDX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 129,906 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 120,602 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 105,259 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 105,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 95,909 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 90,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front linkage bar top seal split.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 84,309 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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V604 EDX is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V604 EDX, 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 V604 EDX?

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What year was V604 EDX registered?

V604 EDX is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V604 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V604 EDX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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