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R13 NAK

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,960 mi
Last recorded105,960 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 NAK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 105,960 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 105,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 103,957 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 103,106 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 102,273 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 101,496 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 100,588 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 98,603 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 97,324 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,767 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 94,168 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,038 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 90,475 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 88,619 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 87,001 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 85,358 miles

diff oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2010 82,936 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 80,143 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 77,921 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 75,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 72,318 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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R13 NAK is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R13 NAK, 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 R13 NAK?

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What year was R13 NAK registered?

R13 NAK is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is R13 NAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R13 NAK shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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