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V79 HDP

1999 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,418 mi
Last recorded135,418 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 HDP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 135,418 miles

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers slightly perished

headlamp lenses slightly faded, aims just visible on tester

o/s/f and both rear suspension springs corroded

parking brake just met minimum efforts

rear brake hoses slightly perished

slight o/s/r brake judder

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 25 Oct 2019 135,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers slightly perished

headlamp lenses slightly faded, aims just visible on tester

o/s/f and both rear suspension springs corroded

parking brake just met minimum efforts

rear brake hoses slightly perished

slight o/s/r brake judder

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 26 Oct 2018 131,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 126,911 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 121,393 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre. (repairable)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 114,827 miles

Air bag light cleared at time of test.

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 114,827 miles

Air bag light cleared at time of test.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 111,527 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 108,096 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 104,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 98,232 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 98,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 85,590 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 85,330 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner tread

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Fail 2 Nov 2009 85,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner tread

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 28 Oct 2008 84,956 miles

some condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 5 Nov 2007 84,271 miles

some condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 16 Oct 2006 82,725 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 81,006 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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V79 HDP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V79 HDP, 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 V79 HDP registered?

V79 HDP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V79 HDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V79 HDP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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