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V660 GMJ

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,174 mi
Last recorded137,174 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV660 GMJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 137,174 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 136,398 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 135,728 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 134,837 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 134,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 133,044 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 133,044 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 131,377 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 129,514 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 127,184 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 123,625 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 120,585 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 21 Nov 2006 115,170 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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V660 GMJ is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V660 GMJ, 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 V660 GMJ registered?

V660 GMJ is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V660 GMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V660 GMJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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