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V775 ROC

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,092 mi
Last recorded139,092 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV775 ROC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 139,092 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 137,780 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 133,873 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 129,072 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 129,072 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 124,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 120,335 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 120,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 115,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 110,794 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 104,718 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 104,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 97,695 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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V775 ROC is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V775 ROC, 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

How do I check the history of V775 ROC?

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What year was V775 ROC registered?

V775 ROC is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V775 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V775 ROC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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