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V922 OBA

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,375 mi
Last recorded187,375 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV922 OBA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 187,375 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2018 173,510 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 173,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 161,204 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 161,204 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 141,675 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 141,675 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 125,133 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 125,133 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 116,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 109,883 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 103,322 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 26 Jan 2012 103,287 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 3 Feb 2011 99,520 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 99,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 87,967 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 80,945 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 80,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 70,999 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,214 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 52,405 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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V922 OBA is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V922 OBA, 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.

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What year was V922 OBA registered?

V922 OBA is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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