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V608 HNL

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,035 mi
Last recorded156,035 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV608 HNL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 156,035 miles

Both rear inner sills have surface corrossion

Brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 14 Nov 2016 150,609 miles

All metal brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 14 Nov 2016 150,609 miles

All metal brake pipes covered in grease

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 144,178 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 137,871 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 131,895 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 131,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 124,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 121,105 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 113,719 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 102,026 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 102,026 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 95,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 87,243 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 79,094 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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V608 HNL is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V608 HNL, 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

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What year was V608 HNL registered?

V608 HNL is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V608 HNL safe to buy?

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