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V933 GHR

1999 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,193 mi
Last recorded95,193 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV933 GHR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 95,193 miles

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 85,953 miles

Both headlamps condensated:patterns weak.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 85,670 miles

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

Both headlamps condensated:patterns weak.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 80,884 miles

Both headlamp patterns; units condensated.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 74,298 miles

Both headlamp covers condensated: pattern not adversly affected.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,311 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,206 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,639 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 61,540 miles

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

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

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 GHR is a 1999 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GHR, 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 V933 GHR registered?

V933 GHR is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V933 GHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V933 GHR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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