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V614 HLF

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,152 mi
Last recorded66,152 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV614 HLF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 66,152 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 62,164 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air bag light taped up at time of test

condensation in nearside headlamp

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2018 62,164 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air bag light taped up at time of test

condensation in nearside headlamp

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,005 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,715 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,628 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 55,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,059 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,378 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,932 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,340 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,630 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,692 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,580 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2005 33,966 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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V614 HLF is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V614 HLF, 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 V614 HLF registered?

V614 HLF is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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