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V915 GLM

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,961 mi
Last recorded235,961 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV915 GLM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 235,961 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 218,883 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 218,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 196,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 196,379 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 May 2008 182,109 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 131,266 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 101,090 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 101,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front &rear brake pads are worn to minimam

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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V915 GLM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V915 GLM, 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 V915 GLM registered?

V915 GLM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V915 GLM safe to buy?

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