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V933 EGV

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

131,197 mi
Last recorded131,197 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV933 EGV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 131,197 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 130,952 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 130,376 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 129,990 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 128,795 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 128,196 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 127,643 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 126,663 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 124,855 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 117,578 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 109,870 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 104,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,215 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 89,456 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 81,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 73,352 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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 65,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 56,272 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 56,267 miles

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

o/s/f tyre heavy worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,321 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,610 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,794 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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V933 EGV is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V933 EGV, 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 V933 EGV?

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What year was V933 EGV registered?

V933 EGV is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V933 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V933 EGV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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