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N777 DMH

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,287 mi
Last recorded75,287 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN777 DMH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,287 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 75,287 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced reflector not attached to mountings. not capable of correct adjustment (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 73,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 71,698 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,491 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,739 miles

nearside front plus offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,282 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,406 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,339 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,103 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 50,103 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 29,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,709 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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N777 DMH is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N777 DMH, 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.

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What year was N777 DMH registered?

N777 DMH is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is N777 DMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N777 DMH shows 14 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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