CarVerify

Free Car Check

V927 GET

1999 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

226,665 mi
Last recorded226,665 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV927 GET
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 226,665 miles

corrosion offside rear outer sill

corrosion starting both rear inner sills

front number plate damaged

front wheel rims dented

fuel pipes corroded

headlight lenes damaged

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate damaged

slight leak offside rear shock absorber

slight play offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Jul 2012 210,948 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate cracked

front pads low

headlight lenes damaged

offside rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes perished

Fail 26 Jul 2012 210,948 miles

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate cracked

front pads low

headlight lenes damaged

offside rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes perished

Pass 9 Aug 2011 193,537 miles

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

stone chip windscreen

engin oil leak

headlight lenes damaged

nearside rear wheel rim dented

offside front brake back plate loose

rear metal pipes corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 174,900 miles

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

nearside rear flexi brake pipe perished

nearside rear wheel dented

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust shield loose

rear pads and discs low

Pass 13 Aug 2009 157,929 miles

front discs and pads low

headlight lenes damaged

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

Pass 12 Aug 2008 140,361 miles

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 17 Aug 2007 129,206 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 13 Aug 2007 129,164 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2006 120,618 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 109,579 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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V927 GET is a 1999 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V927 GET, 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 V927 GET?

You can check the full history of V927 GET by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V927 GET registered?

V927 GET is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V927 GET safe to buy?

The MOT history for V927 GET shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V927 GET have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V927 GET. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.