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V834 DLN

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,254 mi
Last recorded139,254 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV834 DLN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 139,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 139,211 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 131,119 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 139,039 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 139,039 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 138,876 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 138,050 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 132,779 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 130,015 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 130,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 126,685 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 126,684 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2005 126,632 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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V834 DLN is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V834 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 V834 DLN registered?

V834 DLN is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V834 DLN safe to buy?

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