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S202 EGP

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,898 mi
Last recorded49,898 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 EGP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2007 49,898 miles

engine top cover fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 46,054 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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S202 EGP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 S202 EGP, 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 S202 EGP?

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What year was S202 EGP registered?

S202 EGP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S202 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S202 EGP shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S202 EGP have outstanding finance?

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