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DCZ 4202

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,819 mi
Last recorded116,819 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 4202
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2015 116,819 miles

Hand Brake 16%. It would appear that the HAND BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Oil leak

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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DCZ 4202 is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver 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 DCZ 4202, 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

How do I check the history of DCZ 4202?

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What year was DCZ 4202 registered?

DCZ 4202 is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is DCZ 4202 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCZ 4202 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.

Does DCZ 4202 have outstanding finance?

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