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V71 FMR

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,409 mi
Last recorded95,409 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 FMR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 95,409 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 95,408 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 93,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has condensation

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 92,413 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front lamp misty but no effect on pattern

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 92,413 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front lamp misty but no effect on pattern

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 90,376 miles

Nearside Front headlamp misted up

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 90,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp misted up

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 88,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 86,834 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 86,829 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 85,642 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 85,642 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,270 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,325 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,061 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 69,242 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 64,992 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 61,810 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,810 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,025 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 58,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 53,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre outerwall slightly cracked and perished.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,128 miles

Nearside front tyre outerwall slightly cracked and perished.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,821 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 48,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,601 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 46,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front fog lamp brocken.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,604 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 44,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,728 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,805 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 40,805 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

offside wing mirror glass partially cracked not seriously affecting view to the rear.

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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V71 FMR is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 V71 FMR, 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 V71 FMR registered?

V71 FMR is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V71 FMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V71 FMR shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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