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V883 FGM

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,350 mi
Last recorded162,350 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV883 FGM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 162,350 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front jacking point decayed

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 148,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel tank insecure and O/S tank straps decayed (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front jacking point decayed

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 145,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel tank mounting straps very rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2020 145,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel tank mounting straps very rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2019 141,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2019 141,635 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feed to rear front half (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 136,919 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 136,914 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 132,590 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 132,590 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 124,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep under observation (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 124,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened pipe to flexi (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes at inner sill (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Both front backplates slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep under observation (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 116,943 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 116,943 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 108,811 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 108,811 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 100,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,488 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 93,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,932 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,419 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,123 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 74,461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,826 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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V883 FGM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 V883 FGM, 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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V883 FGM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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