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V718 FBY

1999 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,976 mi
Last recorded59,976 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 FBY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2024 59,976 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety oil cooler radiator (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also close to legal limit ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 58,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 58,432 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,903 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber dust cover worn perished

Pass 31 Jul 2019 51,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018
Fail 27 Jul 2018

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,738 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 44,736 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 40,690 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,313 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 37,312 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,687 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on outer tread

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,232 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 27,553 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,368 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,477 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,645 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 21,645 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,946 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 18,138 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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V718 FBY is a 1999 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V718 FBY, 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 V718 FBY registered?

V718 FBY is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V718 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V718 FBY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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