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V995 NKK

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,580 mi
Last recorded79,580 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV995 NKK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 79,580 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 75,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 71,414 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 67,457 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,541 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 52,199 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,326 miles

nsf tyre cracking outer sidewall

nsr tyre splitting outer sidewall and on shoulder of tread

Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,703 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,539 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 41,539 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,649 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,155 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,701 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,729 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,885 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,766 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 25,147 miles

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

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

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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V995 NKK is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V995 NKK, 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 V995 NKK registered?

V995 NKK is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V995 NKK safe to buy?

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