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V642 GDV

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,554 mi
Last recorded87,554 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV642 GDV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2014 87,554 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front antiroll bar link worn and knocking...fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,554 miles

n/s front antiroll bar link worn and knocking...fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,030 miles

slight damage to n/s outer sill....all four road springs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage to n/s outer sill....all four road springs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,695 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 75,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,580 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 67,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,643 miles

o/s front tyre tread area cracking n/s front tyre wering inside edge n/s rear tyre close to legal limit o/s headlamp unit condensation behind lens o/s front antiroll bar link worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,086 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,091 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 50,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,291 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,536 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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V642 GDV is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V642 GDV, 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 V642 GDV registered?

V642 GDV is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V642 GDV safe to buy?

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