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V884 EGN

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

217,219 mi
Last recorded217,219 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV884 EGN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 217,219 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 215,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 214,324 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 206,879 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 206,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 201,013 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 201,013 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 196,377 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 181,696 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 181,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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V884 EGN is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V884 EGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V884 EGN registered?

V884 EGN is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V884 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V884 EGN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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