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V636 EEU

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,990 mi
Last recorded175,990 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV636 EEU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 175,990 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 164,700 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 164,675 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 153,140 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 153,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 139,338 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 126,672 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 113,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,941 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,189 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 86,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,145 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 68,488 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 63,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipe not secure resting on undertray

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,939 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipe not secure resting on undertray

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,464 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 49,715 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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V636 EEU is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V636 EEU, 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 V636 EEU registered?

V636 EEU is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V636 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V636 EEU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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