CarVerify

Free Car Check

M88 MSY

1999 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,116 mi
Last recorded105,116 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 MSY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 105,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 92,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 86,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 86,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 82,947 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 79,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Dec 2013 79,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,435 miles

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

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 16 Dec 2011 70,740 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked & begin: to deteriorate.

N/S/F Anti-Roll Bar link arm ball joint cover split.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,740 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked & begin: to deteriorate.

N/S/F Anti-Roll Bar link arm ball joint cover split.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,595 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,442 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,203 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 58,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,666 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 48,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,031 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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M88 MSY is a 1999 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M88 MSY, 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 M88 MSY?

You can check the full history of M88 MSY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M88 MSY registered?

M88 MSY is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is M88 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 MSY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M88 MSY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M88 MSY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.