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V860 ECC

1999 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,598 mi
Last recorded173,598 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 ECC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 173,598 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 173,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 166,229 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 161,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 152,346 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 152,346 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 152,055 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 150,588 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 146,055 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 129,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 120,271 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 120,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 110,180 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 100,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light staying on

offside headlamp has condensation

Pass 25 Jan 2008 85,810 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 72,235 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 23 Jan 2007 72,232 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 59,947 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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V860 ECC is a 1999 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V860 ECC, 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 V860 ECC registered?

V860 ECC is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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