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HWW 63T

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,961 mi
Last recorded86,961 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWW 63T
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,321 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 81,321 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,254 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,091 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,843 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 66,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,001 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,126 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 50,126 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,282 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,097 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 35,425 miles

offside parking brake low efficency

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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HWW 63T is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HWW 63T, 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 HWW 63T registered?

HWW 63T is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is HWW 63T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWW 63T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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