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V921 KRW

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,859 mi
Last recorded147,859 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV921 KRW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 147,859 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 141,392 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 137,400 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 132,009 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 132,004 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 125,955 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 118,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 118,839 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 113,135 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 108,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front reg plate cracked but not within letters or numbers

Pass 11 Nov 2009 102,191 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 102,179 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 95,491 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 95,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 87,060 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 75,934 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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V921 KRW is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V921 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

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What year was V921 KRW registered?

V921 KRW is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V921 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V921 KRW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V921 KRW have outstanding finance?

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