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V678 EPN

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,688 mi
Last recorded114,688 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV678 EPN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 114,688 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2010 114,681 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2008 105,275 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner wall o/s/f tyre has cuts on outter wall

Pass 3 Dec 2007 97,024 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 97,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 86,661 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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V678 EPN is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V678 EPN, 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 V678 EPN registered?

V678 EPN is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V678 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V678 EPN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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