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V665 OUM

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,444 mi
Last recorded130,444 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV665 OUM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 130,444 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 130,441 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 123,377 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 123,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 114,467 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 108,343 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 107,901 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 100,158 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 100,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 87,053 miles

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

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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V665 OUM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V665 OUM, 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 V665 OUM registered?

V665 OUM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V665 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V665 OUM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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