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DLM 65Y

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,874 mi
Last recorded119,874 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLM 65Y
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 119,874 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 115,930 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 104,042 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2022 101,464 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 100,151 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 97,683 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 94,807 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 91,133 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 87,476 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 83,318 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 79,767 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 74,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,949 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 65,017 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 61,966 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,598 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,235 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 48,273 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 42,995 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 35,266 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 29,959 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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DLM 65Y is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests 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 DLM 65Y, 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 DLM 65Y registered?

DLM 65Y is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is DLM 65Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLM 65Y shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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