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V739 YVV

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,165 mi
Last recorded98,165 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV739 YVV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,165 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 98,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 91,547 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,959 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 85,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,784 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,966 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 62,517 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 57,716 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,847 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 44,935 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 40,331 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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V739 YVV is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 111,598 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 V739 YVV, 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 26 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V739 YVV?

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What year was V739 YVV registered?

V739 YVV is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V739 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V739 YVV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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