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V823 DLN

1999 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

167,064 mi
Last recorded167,064 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV823 DLN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 167,064 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 165,834 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 164,563 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 163,542 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 163,298 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 161,159 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 161,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 159,080 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 159,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 155,741 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 148,756 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 147,045 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 145,051 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 140,307 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 137,595 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 136,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 136,941 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 136,073 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 135,112 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 133,333 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 128,034 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 122,760 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 11,980 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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V823 DLN is a 1999 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V823 DLN, 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 V823 DLN registered?

V823 DLN is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V823 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V823 DLN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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