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V791 FGH

1999 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,106 mi
Last recorded110,106 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 FGH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 110,106 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,662 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 109,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,703 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 108,687 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear pads getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2015 105,106 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 100,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 96,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 96,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,976 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 82,976 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 75,749 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 69,345 miles

Nearside front tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Dec 2007 61,407 miles

Bonnet safety catch siezing

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,713 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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V791 FGH is a 1999 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V791 FGH, 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 V791 FGH registered?

V791 FGH is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V791 FGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V791 FGH shows 16 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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