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V749 ELT

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,120 mi
Last recorded161,120 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 ELT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 161,120 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 146,544 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 146,544 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 130,001 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 129,727 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 119,072 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 119,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 115,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Very slight play in o/s rear anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 6 May 2014 111,664 miles

Slight play in o/s front, lower track arm ball joint.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 106,501 miles

All tyres worn and will soon require replacement.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play in a ball joint.

Very slight play in o/s front suspension?

Pass 24 Apr 2012 102,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in o/s front anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,978 miles

off side front anti roll bar link has slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2011 98,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake travel excessive

near side front brake noisy

off side front anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,702 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in off side rear lower hub bush

Fail 14 Apr 2010 95,702 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in off side rear lower hub bush

Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,202 miles

R/H rear handbrake is binding and would recommend immediate inspection.

R/H rear tyre worn on both edges.

Slight play in r/h end of steering rack?

Very slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links.

Pass 9 May 2008 88,566 miles

Both rear tyres worn on both edges (under inflation?) slightly worse on the inner edge.

Driver's side outer washer jet blocked.

Fail 9 May 2008 88,566 miles

Both rear tyres worn on both edges (under inflation?) slightly worse on the inner edge.

Driver's side outer washer jet blocked.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 83,614 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front indicators starting to fade

wind screen wipers very poor

Fail 4 May 2006 79,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nail in tyre

Pass 4 May 2006 79,010 miles

nail in tyre

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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V749 ELT is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V749 ELT, 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 V749 ELT registered?

V749 ELT is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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