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V717 FGH

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,806 mi
Last recorded95,806 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 FGH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 95,806 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,219 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 90,086 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 89,331 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 88,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,248 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,919 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 83,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 80,859 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,630 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,298 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,380 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,953 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,366 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,385 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,355 miles

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

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,122 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,775 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 60,992 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 55,423 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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V717 FGH is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V717 FGH, 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 V717 FGH registered?

V717 FGH is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V717 FGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V717 FGH shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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