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MEY 808

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

86,965 mi
Last recorded86,965 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEY 808
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 86,965 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 85,050 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 82,780 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,344 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 78,802 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 78,514 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 77,809 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,172 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,602 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,910 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,510 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 67,343 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 65,639 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,420 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,427 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,725 miles

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

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

slight wear in front and rear discs and pads.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,555 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,727 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 52,675 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,420 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 50,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,405 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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MEY 808 is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 MEY 808, 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 MEY 808 registered?

MEY 808 is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is MEY 808 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEY 808 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MEY 808 have outstanding finance?

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