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V854 KOL

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,448 mi
Last recorded111,448 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV854 KOL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 111,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 111,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,715 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,201 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 85,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,266 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 81,266 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2010 76,601 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 73,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front head lights low

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,071 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front head lights low

Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,788 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 55,112 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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V854 KOL is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green 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 V854 KOL, 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 KOL registered?

V854 KOL is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V854 KOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V854 KOL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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