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V925 KWK

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,982 mi
Last recorded187,982 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV925 KWK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 187,982 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 182,610 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 182,249 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 176,813 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 176,685 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 168,357 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 160,452 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 153,232 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 153,232 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 143,254 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 135,739 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 135,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 127,926 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 118,793 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 108,616 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 100,289 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 100,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 89,714 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 80,062 miles

o/s front tyre slight cracking on centre treads three remaining tyres slight perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2005 71,107 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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V925 KWK is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V925 KWK, 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 V925 KWK registered?

V925 KWK is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V925 KWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V925 KWK shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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