MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Slight wetness undernieth engine and axle sides
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/R SEAT BELT CHECKED WITH CHILD SEAT FITTED
REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/R SEAT BELT CHECKED WITH CHILD SEAT FITTED
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT A/ROLL BAR DROP LINKS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres worn close to 1.6 mm tread
front brake pads getting worn
front shock absorbers showing wear
hazard lamp switch stiff to operate
n/s rear seat belt checked with child seat fitted
slight movement in front antiroll bar droplink joints
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V749 HKW is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 V749 HKW, 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 HKW registered?
V749 HKW is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 2 December 1999.
Is V749 HKW safe to buy?
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