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V857 FEP

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,644 mi
Last recorded144,644 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 FEP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 144,644 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 137,069 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 128,160 miles

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

Offside Rear sill area corroded

Rear Handbrake effort still not great but rbt results satisfactory

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 128,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect has moisture inside of lens preventing any image coming through (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear sill area corroded

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 125,266 miles

Nearside Rear floor pan at subframe mtg corroding

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 125,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear floor pan at subframe mtg corroding

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall badly worn has been run flat

oil leak

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2015 119,360 miles

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

atten o/s headlamp lens

Fail 16 Mar 2015 119,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

atten o/s headlamp lens

Pass 21 Mar 2014 112,994 miles

atten drivers seat fore & aft movement

n/s mirror backing missing

n/s/f wheel rim dented

o/s/f tyre worn edges cuts in tread

rear pads low

rear tyres worn edges

Fail 20 Mar 2014 112,991 miles

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

atten drivers seat fore & aft movement

n/s mirror backing missing

n/s/f wheel rim dented

o/s/f tyre worn edges cuts in tread

rear pads low

rear tyres worn edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 107,866 miles

atten o/s handbrake

Pass 13 Mar 2012 102,307 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 102,305 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear outer cv gaiters leaking,both frt anti roll bar links slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2011 97,429 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 97,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 91,605 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 84,947 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 84,947 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 78,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 75,759 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 75,759 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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V857 FEP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V857 FEP, 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 V857 FEP registered?

V857 FEP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V857 FEP safe to buy?

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