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V713 ECL

1999 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,432 mi
Last recorded197,432 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV713 ECL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 197,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along undersill (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 185,291 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 22 May 2015 185,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 23 May 2014 178,636 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 178,636 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 172,244 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill cover protectors which inhibit a proper inspection of full outer sill condition

Fail 24 Jun 2013 172,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill cover protectors which inhibit a proper inspection of full outer sill condition

Pass 20 Jun 2012 163,990 miles

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

headlight lense is condensated

offside front fog light lense is cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2011 154,786 miles

Front brake disc's poor condition

Nearside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Rear anti-roll bar links, dust covers split

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 May 2011 154,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs are worn

n/s & o/s rear anti-roll bar links ball joint dust covers split

o/s rear brake disc slightly scored on inner face

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2010 143,557 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 133,832 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 133,832 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 121,530 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 110,190 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 98,420 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 98,420 miles

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

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

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

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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V713 ECL is a 1999 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V713 ECL, 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 V713 ECL registered?

V713 ECL is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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