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V609 GTD

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,703 mi
Last recorded138,703 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV609 GTD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 138,703 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 138,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 124,725 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 106,207 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 91,822 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 91,822 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 78,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,303 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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V609 GTD is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V609 GTD, 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 V609 GTD?

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What year was V609 GTD registered?

V609 GTD is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V609 GTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V609 GTD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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