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V610 ELF

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,861 mi
Last recorded149,861 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV610 ELF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 149,861 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 149,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 145,229 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 132,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2012 121,910 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

near side front tyre cracking+wearing on outside tread

Fail 26 Mar 2012 121,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

near side front tyre cracking+wearing on outside tread

Pass 20 Mar 2011 116,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 113,000 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 113,000 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 105,462 miles

both rear anti roll bar links slight wear

front number plate cracked

offside front anti roll bar top boot split

Fail 11 Mar 2009 105,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear anti roll bar links slight wear

front number plate cracked

offside front anti roll bar top boot split

Pass 13 Mar 2008 99,375 miles

both rear anti roll bar links slight wear

front number plate cracked

offside front anti roll bar link top rubber boot split

Fail 13 Mar 2008 99,375 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear anti roll bar links slight wear

front number plate cracked

offside front anti roll bar link top rubber boot split

Pass 12 Aug 2006 87,156 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 79,057 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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V610 ELF is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V610 ELF, 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 V610 ELF registered?

V610 ELF is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V610 ELF safe to buy?

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