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D5 BMK

1999 BMW 523

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,387 mi
Last recorded171,387 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 BMK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 171,387 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 161,295 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 156,340 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 148,495 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 143,357 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 143,357 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 135,949 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 135,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 126,554 miles

AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON.

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE WORN IN THE CENTRE

Pass 11 Jul 2007 110,920 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 91,575 miles

offside headlamp aim on minimum. tried to adjust to get level with nearside but adjuster seized.

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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D5 BMK is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D5 BMK, 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 D5 BMK registered?

D5 BMK is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is D5 BMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 BMK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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