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V950 MWR

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,000 mi
Last recorded103,000 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV950 MWR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 103,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,634 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,294 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 83,761 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,433 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 75,441 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,931 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 67,508 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 67,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 66,875 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 66,875 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,882 miles

wiper blades not clearing fully

Pass 8 Nov 2008 60,739 miles

both number plates starting with water marks

front tyres worn more on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2007 58,539 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 56,757 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 52,839 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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V950 MWR is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V950 MWR, 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 V950 MWR registered?

V950 MWR is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V950 MWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V950 MWR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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