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V917 FDY

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,103 mi
Last recorded135,103 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV917 FDY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2013 135,103 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 121,855 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 118,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 9 Jun 2010 113,665 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 101,892 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 86,961 miles

Both front tyres uneven wear

Condensation in offside headlamp lens

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside windscreen wiper poor

Pass 8 Jun 2007 78,684 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 8 Jun 2006 72,878 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Jan 2006 71,065 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V917 FDY is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V917 FDY, 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 V917 FDY?

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What year was V917 FDY registered?

V917 FDY is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V917 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V917 FDY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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