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V69 KGJ

1999 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,417 mi
Last recorded101,417 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV69 KGJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 101,417 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2010 88,971 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 78,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 69,248 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 59,104 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front anti roll bar link - top seal split

offside rear tyre worn smooth around inner shoulder

Pass 11 Jan 2006 44,889 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 44,889 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 KGJ is a 1999 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V69 KGJ, 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 V69 KGJ registered?

V69 KGJ is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V69 KGJ safe to buy?

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