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R30 MRK

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,841 mi
Last recorded131,841 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 MRK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 131,841 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag warning light on

Fail 11 Jul 2011 131,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag warning light on

Pass 3 Jul 2010 119,116 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 112,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 112,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 107,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 96,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 85,186 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 84,863 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R30 MRK is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R30 MRK, 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 R30 MRK registered?

R30 MRK is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is R30 MRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R30 MRK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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