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R44 PNT

1999 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,499 mi
Last recorded65,499 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 PNT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 65,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 63,251 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 63,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 61,007 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 58,256 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 56,510 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 54,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 54,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 52,700 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 45,730 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 45,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 36,337 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016
Pass 22 Apr 2015

miles not easy to read

small damage to near side front outer sill /rusting

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,638 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 31,475 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,799 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,871 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 28,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,070 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,864 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 22,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 20,711 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 18,709 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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R44 PNT is a 1999 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R44 PNT, 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 R44 PNT registered?

R44 PNT is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R44 PNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 PNT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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