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V643 ELF

1999 BMW 523

Silver Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

212,473 mi
Last recorded212,473 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV643 ELF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 212,473 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eng management light on

front indicators acting as running lights

sidelights flash intermittantly when ignition is on but engine is off

Fail 8 Dec 2017 212,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front both indicators light up dim when sidelights switched on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer sidelight dim

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dip beams flash very itermittantly when engine running and lights turned off

engine management light on

front lights flash for a few seconds when ignition is turned on and engine not started

rear park brakes have only just met the required standard [16%] which indicates adjustment/repairs may be needed

Pass 9 Dec 2016 196,474 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 185,987 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 185,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 172,257 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 166,368 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 166,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine management light on

offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall on inside but not exposing cords

Pass 11 Dec 2012 150,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 133,693 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inside

Pass 4 Dec 2010 128,694 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 118,274 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 98,841 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 83,197 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 83,186 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 79,613 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 79,613 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 72,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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V643 ELF is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V643 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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V643 ELF is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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