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V96 ADO

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,086 mi
Last recorded181,086 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 ADO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 181,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play TIE BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 177,552 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 172,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 166,313 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 160,489 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 155,033 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 151,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2014 150,947 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2013 145,565 miles

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

damage to windscreen but not restricting drivers view

slight play o/s/r hub

Fail 28 Nov 2013 145,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to windscreen but not restricting drivers view

slight play o/s/r hub

Pass 30 Nov 2012 142,299 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

air bag warning light staying lit

Fail 24 Nov 2012 142,297 miles

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

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

air bag warning light staying lit

Pass 19 Nov 2011 130,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 115,658 miles

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2009 104,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2008 94,059 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 91,876 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 89,484 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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V96 ADO is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V96 ADO, 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 V96 ADO registered?

V96 ADO is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V96 ADO safe to buy?

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