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V852 DLM

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,896 mi
Last recorded198,896 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV852 DLM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 198,896 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 198,857 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on rear brake pipes.

O/S/F tyre worn off on inside edge.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 174,126 miles

eng man light on

Pass 6 Mar 2008 150,168 miles

Slight movement in O/S/R anti roll bar drop link ball joint.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 124,878 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 124,786 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 121,217 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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V852 DLM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V852 DLM, 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 V852 DLM registered?

V852 DLM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V852 DLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V852 DLM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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