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M3 CUF

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,080 mi
Last recorded117,080 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 CUF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 117,080 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,276 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,586 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,106 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 70,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,104 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 3 Sep 2009 59,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,002 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 54,002 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,039 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 42,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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M3 CUF is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M3 CUF, 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 M3 CUF?

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What year was M3 CUF registered?

M3 CUF is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is M3 CUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 CUF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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