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V653 GJB

1999 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,687 mi
Last recorded189,687 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2006
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV653 GJB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2006 189,687 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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V653 GJB is a 1999 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V653 GJB, 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 V653 GJB registered?

V653 GJB is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V653 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V653 GJB shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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