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V854 DLN

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,281 mi
Last recorded68,281 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV854 DLN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 68,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,304 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,422 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,837 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,177 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,482 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,633 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,974 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,830 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cuts in tread

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 47,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rears and O/S/F tyre have slight cuts in tread

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,396 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 44,395 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread has small cuts in tread all way round tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2005 41,348 miles

slight perishing to n/s/f tyre in tread

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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V854 DLN is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V854 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.

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What year was V854 DLN registered?

V854 DLN is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V854 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V854 DLN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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