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V82 HVC

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,685 mi
Last recorded145,685 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV82 HVC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 145,685 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 136,726 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 131,373 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 126,752 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 126,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 124,286 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 124,280 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 120,843 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 116,757 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Fail 5 May 2011 111,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 111,785 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 104,849 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 100,168 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 93,732 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 93,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 85,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 78,682 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 72,091 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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V82 HVC is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V82 HVC, 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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What year was V82 HVC registered?

V82 HVC is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V82 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V82 HVC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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