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V813 HTW

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

202,494 mi
Last recorded202,494 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV813 HTW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 202,494 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 202,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 191,596 miles

Front Play in both front inner rack ends

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 182,944 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front door check strap missing

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

projected headlamp images just in limit

Fail 24 Jan 2022 182,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under siil outer sill lower inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front door check strap missing

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2021 175,540 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 175,540 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe x2 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 172,072 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached BUMPER LOOSE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKING 2MM 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel hose corroded X2 (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKING 2MM 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect HAS LIMITED DAMPING EFFECT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKING 2MM 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 172,072 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached BUMPER LOOSE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKING 2MM 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel hose corroded X2 (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKING 2MM 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect HAS LIMITED DAMPING EFFECT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKING 2MM 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (c) (i))

PB EXCESSIVE TRAVEL

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 161,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing very unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded dual line front to rear ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has reduced dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very faded (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both front most arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 161,979 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded dual line front to rear and over tank.( 4pipes in total) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen x2 no pattern( lens fogged up) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing on driveshaft (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner rim badly buckled causing tyre to bulge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 tread depth at 1.6mm. nail in inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure likely to snag (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel brake test aborted due to pipe burst (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached heat shield at rear (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing very unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded dual line front to rear ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has reduced dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very faded (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both front most arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 154,619 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rears corroded (7.2.2)

Lower large heatshield (exhuast) insecure likely to fall off

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 154,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing the screen (8.2.3)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rears corroded (7.2.2)

Lower large heatshield (exhuast) insecure likely to fall off

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 149,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 12 Jan 2016 149,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 24 Oct 2015 149,687 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 146,190 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 1 Sep 2014 146,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 11 Aug 2012 139,231 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 139,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 128,390 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 118,632 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 110,847 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 110,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 101,470 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 91,897 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 91,897 miles

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

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

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)

n/s front inner arch panel loose

Pass 20 Oct 2006 91,741 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 80,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

drive belt starting to crack

offside front tyre only non rotational tyre on car

offside rear top arm ball joint boot split

slight play in steering rack

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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V813 HTW is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 V813 HTW, 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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V813 HTW is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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