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V673 ROC

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,869 mi
Last recorded181,869 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV673 ROC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 181,869 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 181,866 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 177,947 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 177,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 172,295 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 166,221 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 166,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 158,213 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 157,886 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside parking brake performance substantially lower than nearside

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 156,547 miles

Slight movement in both front front lower suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2013 151,101 miles

Air bag/SRS warning lamp on

Fail 5 Feb 2013 151,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Air bag/SRS warning lamp on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 145,808 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 138,300 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 131,970 miles

damage to ns outer sill

osr anti roll bar link arm gauter splitting

Pass 15 Jan 2009 124,650 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 74,125 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 112,976 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 101,459 miles

handbrake readings just above pass

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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V673 ROC 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 73.7%.

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 V673 ROC, 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 V673 ROC registered?

V673 ROC is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V673 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V673 ROC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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