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V934 RBP

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,186 mi
Last recorded134,186 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV934 RBP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 134,186 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 128,810 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

slight corrosion of n/s/r inner sill

surface corrosion of brake pipes

under covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2024 128,772 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake slightly stiff

slight corrosion of n/s/r inner sill [plastic cover fitted]

surface corrosion of brake pipes

under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2023 122,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 115,240 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 108,096 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 101,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 92,260 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2017 87,088 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,109 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 75,179 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,148 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,518 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres close to limits

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,406 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,979 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 25,926 miles

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

front floor covers fitted

handbrake lever feels tight,cables may have been over adjusted & rear adjusters may not be set correctly.

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,875 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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V934 RBP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V934 RBP, 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 V934 RBP registered?

V934 RBP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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