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V727 BNH

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

196,270 mi
Last recorded196,270 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV727 BNH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 196,270 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 196,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 195,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 192,663 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 192,600 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 180,239 miles

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

both rear anti rollbar link arm joints worn

both side rear bottom suspension pins excess worn

Fail 10 Dec 2009 180,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both rear anti rollbar link arm joints worn

both side rear bottom suspension pins excess worn

Fail 5 Dec 2008 165,227 miles

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

sump cover fitted . nearside front link arm top joint worn

Pass 5 Dec 2008 165,227 miles

sump cover fitted . nearside front link arm top joint worn

Pass 20 Dec 2006 144,005 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 144,005 miles

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

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

large sump and gearbox covers fitted

play in offside rear bottom wishbone king pin

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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V727 BNH is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V727 BNH, 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 V727 BNH registered?

V727 BNH is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V727 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V727 BNH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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