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V912 KRW

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,243 mi
Last recorded169,243 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV912 KRW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 169,243 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 151,057 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 130,031 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 122,820 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 122,820 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 116,003 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 101,893 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 Nov 2005 84,203 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 84,192 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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V912 KRW is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V912 KRW, 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

How do I check the history of V912 KRW?

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What year was V912 KRW registered?

V912 KRW is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V912 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V912 KRW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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