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M584 MRA

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,776 mi
Last recorded113,776 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM584 MRA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 113,776 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 113,725 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 111,914 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 110,695 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 109,901 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 108,769 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 108,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 107,507 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 106,592 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 106,589 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 103,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 101,863 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 101,863 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,511 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 95,780 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 93,567 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,285 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,784 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,836 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,866 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 84,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 84,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 84,128 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 84,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2007 83,214 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 83,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 82,048 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 81,263 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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M584 MRA is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M584 MRA, 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 M584 MRA registered?

M584 MRA is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M584 MRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M584 MRA shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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