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160D577

1999 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,743 mi
Last recorded77,743 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D577
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,743 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 77,743 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 77,171 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 77,171 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 75,476 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 73,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 65,406 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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160D577 is a 1999 BMW 523 in White 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 160D577, 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 160D577 registered?

160D577 is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is 160D577 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160D577 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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