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V953 DLM

1999 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

111,192 mi
Last recorded111,192 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 DLM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 111,192 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,950 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 110,545 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 110,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside sills to jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 109,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 104,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,510 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 96,946 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,762 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,723 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 93,020 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,723 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 87,418 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 84,546 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 80,994 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 76,374 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 71,957 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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V953 DLM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V953 DLM, 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 V953 DLM registered?

V953 DLM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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