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V749 HKW

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,951 mi
Last recorded200,951 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 HKW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 200,951 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 199,334 miles

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

Slight wetness undernieth engine and axle sides

Pass 3 Apr 2009 198,321 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 190,475 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2007 176,895 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 158,435 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 158,223 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 158,031 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for V749 HKW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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