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V959 ROA

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 ROA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021
Pass 18 Aug 2020
Fail 11 Aug 2020

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point block missing/part sill cover missing

Pass 15 Aug 2019 91,822 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018

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

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 22 Aug 2017 89,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016
Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,223 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014

ADVISE, front brake pads wearing low.

ADVISE, nearside & offside rear brake flexi hoses perishing.

ADVISE, rear brake pads wearing thin.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISE, front brake pads wearing low.

ADVISE, nearside & offside rear brake flexi hoses perishing.

ADVISE, rear brake pads wearing thin.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,840 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 68,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 66,067 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,121 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,971 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,857 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,494 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,468 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,911 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 39,451 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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V959 ROA is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V959 ROA, 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 V959 ROA registered?

V959 ROA is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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