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V696 RNP

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,980 mi
Last recorded182,980 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 RNP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 182,980 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 182,980 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 181,434 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 179,284 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 176,937 miles

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

water ingress into headlamp lenses

Fail 24 Aug 2009 176,937 miles

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

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

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

water ingress into headlamp lenses

Pass 1 Sep 2008 173,975 miles

r/h headlamp water ingress

Pass 24 Aug 2007 161,620 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 160,767 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 16 Aug 2006 140,922 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 140,922 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V696 RNP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V696 RNP, 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 V696 RNP registered?

V696 RNP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V696 RNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V696 RNP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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