1999 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · V514 FDT
1999 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1999. Recorded mileage 145,386 miles. MOT valid until 08/09/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2500cc
V514 FDT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 145,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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V514 FDT Mileage History
- 24/07/2023133,804 mi
- 05/07/2024138,063 mi+4,259 mi
- 17/07/2024138,347 mi+284 mi
- 25/08/2025145,336 mi+6,989 mi
- 10/09/2025145,386 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 5,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V514 FDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 523 (V514 FDT) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability not attached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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