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M999 PEG

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,022 mi
Last recorded148,022 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 PEG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 148,022 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 146,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 146,808 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 136,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 136,864 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 136,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 112,505 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 112,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

eng.mang.light on

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

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M999 PEG is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M999 PEG, 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 M999 PEG registered?

M999 PEG is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M999 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M999 PEG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M999 PEG have outstanding finance?

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