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V815 HTW

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,753 mi
Last recorded155,753 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV815 HTW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 155,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 150,123 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 142,586 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 134,721 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 128,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 121,973 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 115,795 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 115,795 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 110,278 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 103,755 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 98,964 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 91,813 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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V815 HTW is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V815 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V815 HTW?

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What year was V815 HTW registered?

V815 HTW is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V815 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V815 HTW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V815 HTW have outstanding finance?

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