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V69 FDV

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,549 mi
Last recorded181,549 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV69 FDV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 181,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight bind? internal brake shoes adjustment

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2016 181,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight bind? internal brake shoes adjustment

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 171,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damp inside osf headlight -----brake pad warning light on,wire insecure -------engine light on

Fail 2 Jan 2015 171,160 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damp inside osf headlight -----brake pad warning light on,wire insecure -------engine light on

Pass 19 Dec 2013 166,300 miles

oil leak from gearbox and diff

rear pads low

slight play in both front antiroll bar D bushes

Fail 26 Nov 2012 163,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

engine management light on

Pass 26 Nov 2012 163,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 158,296 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 24 Nov 2010 150,951 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 150,951 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 142,873 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 136,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 136,180 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 131,535 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 131,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 122,115 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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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V69 FDV is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V69 FDV, 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 V69 FDV registered?

V69 FDV is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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