1999 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · V326 DPC
1999 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 163,804 miles. MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V326 DPC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 163,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V326 DPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 523 (V326 DPC) between November 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.
V326 DPC Mileage History
- 19/11/200548,864 mi
- 25/11/200650,580 mi+1,716 mi
- 17/11/200753,085 mi+2,505 mi
- 15/11/200856,467 mi+3,382 mi
- 16/11/200963,568 mi+7,101 mi
- 26/02/201171,301 mi+7,733 mi
- 26/02/201171,301 mi
- 17/02/201276,450 mi+5,149 mi
- 18/02/201378,086 mi+1,636 mi
- 11/02/201480,326 mi+2,240 mi
- 13/02/201582,230 mi+1,904 mi
- 25/02/201683,593 mi+1,363 mi
- 17/02/201785,374 mi+1,781 mi
- 21/02/201785,388 mi+14 mi
- 17/02/201887,395 mi+2,007 mi
- 19/02/201887,406 mi+11 mi
- 28/02/201989,306 mi+1,900 mi
- 12/07/201990,175 mi+869 mi
- 01/09/2020104,345 mi+14,170 mi
- 05/09/2020104,347 mi+2 mi
- 12/11/2021120,970 mi+16,623 mi
- 01/11/2022131,704 mi+10,734 mi
- 13/11/2023144,464 mi+12,760 mi
- 27/12/2024159,308 mi+14,844 mi
- 23/12/2025163,804 mi+4,496 mi
Average of roughly 5,720 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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