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V669 FDX

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,684 mi
Last recorded174,684 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV669 FDX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 174,684 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 170,355 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 170,355 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wipers smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 167,471 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 167,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 166,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 163,421 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 161,018 miles

Oil leak

grease on both rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 157,573 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 143,255 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 143,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 120,583 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 103,128 miles

both rear drop links have slight play, n/s/f drop link has play

Pass 26 Apr 2010 98,460 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 98,444 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,257 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs wearing.

slight oil leak rear differential.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 57,374 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,200 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 48,977 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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V669 FDX is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V669 FDX, 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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What year was V669 FDX registered?

V669 FDX is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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