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V974 DCH

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,714 mi
Last recorded98,714 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 DCH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 98,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2010 98,714 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2009 88,421 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 88,421 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 86,214 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 83,611 miles

n/s o/s front rear tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2006 80,354 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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V974 DCH is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V974 DCH, 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 V974 DCH registered?

V974 DCH is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V974 DCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V974 DCH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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