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V932 FGM

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,531 mi
Last recorded176,531 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV932 FGM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 176,531 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 176,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 155,537 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 155,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear lower ball joint creaking.

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 129,296 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 99,910 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Noise from inside power steering rack when moved by wheel during test.No significant fault found.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 99,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Noise from inside power steering rack when moved by wheel during test.No significant fault found.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 90,860 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 88,676 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 88,676 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 84,880 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 80,459 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 80,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge and sidewall perishing

nearside rear tyre has small cut in sidewall

offside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2006 75,414 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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V932 FGM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V932 FGM, 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 V932 FGM registered?

V932 FGM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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