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V779 PKE

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

177,105 mi
Last recorded177,105 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV779 PKE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 177,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 177,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 pipes along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 175,497 miles

Engine warning light eluminated in dash

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal brake pipes corroded and previously greased. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing smooth on inner edges.

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2017 175,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine warning light eluminated in dash

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal brake pipes corroded and previously greased. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing smooth on inner edges.

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 172,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 Front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Accident damage to passenger side front wing/ headlight areas.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing smooth on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 172,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 Front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Accident damage to passenger side front wing/ headlight areas.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing smooth on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 169,342 miles

nearside rearbrake pipe corroded at flex/rear axle

nearside wiper smears slightly

o/s/f wheel buckled

plastic covers outer sills corrosion at rear jacking mounts

Fail 19 May 2015 169,339 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

nearside rearbrake pipe corroded at flex/rear axle

o/s/f wheel buckled

plastic covers outer sills corrosion at rear jacking mounts

Pass 28 May 2014 164,440 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

dampness of oil on front of engine

engine management light present

Fail 28 May 2014 164,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

dampness of oil on front of engine

engine management light present

Pass 8 May 2013 155,116 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 155,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 147,089 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 147,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 132,282 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 132,279 miles

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

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

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 22 Jun 2009 126,468 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 121,999 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 121,999 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 116,295 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 116,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 108,943 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 99,450 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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V779 PKE is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V779 PKE, 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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V779 PKE is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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