MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,675 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front discs slightly worn
uneven wear to both front tyres
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
damage to o/s headlight
o/s/f antiroll link gaitor torn
rear diff leaking
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
advise parking brake made noise when tested it might need adjustment or repair
offside head lamp aim reset to match nearside
offside tront tyre wear on edges
slight oil leak from diff
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
advise parking brake made noise when tested it might need adjustment or repair
offside head lamp aim reset to match nearside
offside tront tyre wear on edges
slight oil leak from diff
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V721 HOU is a 1999 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V721 HOU, 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 V721 HOU registered?
V721 HOU is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 10 November 1999.
Is V721 HOU safe to buy?
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