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V636 PKN

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,773 mi
Last recorded139,773 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV636 PKN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 139,773 miles

o/s/front tyre damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2015 136,727 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)

engine management lights on

Fail 18 Mar 2015 136,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front suspension arms bushes slightly worn/soft

front tyres tread wearing slightly low on inner and outer edges

malfunction indicator light on

rear coil springs corroding

rear tyres tread feathering slightly and tread wearing low on inner edges

steering rack gaiters starting to split

Pass 14 Mar 2014 126,963 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in rear suspension balljoints

Fail 14 Mar 2014 126,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in rear suspension balljoints

Pass 2 Apr 2013 118,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Fail 2 Apr 2013 118,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 113,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres very heavily perished around outer tread

eml light on and slight misfire

play in both rear suspension lower balljoints

rear tyre treads perishing (225/55/16)

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 27 Mar 2012 113,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres very heavily perished around outer tread

eml light on and slight misfire

play in both rear suspension lower balljoints

rear tyre treads perishing (225/55/16)

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 10 Mar 2011 109,634 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 108,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Apr 2009 107,167 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 105,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

air bag light on

Pass 11 Apr 2008 105,809 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Apr 2007 103,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 100,814 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 PKN is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PKN, 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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V636 PKN is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V636 PKN safe to buy?

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