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V832 FBA

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,531 mi
Last recorded119,531 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV832 FBA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 119,531 miles

slight condensation offside headlamp

Fail 20 Jul 2012 119,531 miles

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

slight condensation offside headlamp

Pass 5 May 2011 111,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2011 111,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2009 95,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 9 Sep 2008 85,072 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 80,464 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 68,034 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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V832 FBA is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V832 FBA, 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 V832 FBA registered?

V832 FBA is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V832 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V832 FBA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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