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V655 FHG

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,220 mi
Last recorded151,220 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 FHG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 151,220 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2011 144,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 140,772 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 137,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 129,544 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 129,389 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 121,566 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 121,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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V655 FHG is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V655 FHG, 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

How do I check the history of V655 FHG?

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What year was V655 FHG registered?

V655 FHG is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V655 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V655 FHG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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