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V795 HDS

1999 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,423 mi
Last recorded128,423 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV795 HDS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 128,423 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 126,816 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 121,139 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 109,206 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 100,458 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 95,105 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 88,683 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 88,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,082 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 76,433 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,681 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,031 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,791 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 52,491 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 44,907 miles

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

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

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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V795 HDS is a 1999 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V795 HDS, 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 V795 HDS registered?

V795 HDS is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V795 HDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V795 HDS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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