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V849 GVX

1999 BMW 523

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,668 mi
Last recorded123,668 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 GVX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 123,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 116,052 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 108,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2016 107,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 99,967 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm + wearing on edges (outer edge worst) + slightly perished

offside front headlight aim on lowest point

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edge + slightly perished

slight play in both front 'D' bushes

Fail 29 May 2015 99,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

25% rear brake imbalance

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm + wearing on edges (outer edge worst) + slightly perished

offside front headlight aim on lowest point

offside front wiper slightly poor wiping

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edge + slightly perished

slight play in both front 'D' bushes

Pass 30 May 2014 99,236 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre cut to cords but not exceeding requirememnts

Fail 28 Apr 2014 99,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

near side door mirror glass missing

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre cut to cords but not exceeding requirments

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2012 96,948 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 96,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 90,325 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 83,661 miles

n/s/r brakepipe corroded

play both front droplinks

Fail 28 Oct 2010 83,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r brakepipe corroded

play both front droplinks

Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,650 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,938 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 67,937 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,035 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 55,946 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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V849 GVX is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V849 GVX, 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 V849 GVX registered?

V849 GVX is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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