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S244 EGT

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,759 mi
Last recorded153,759 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 EGT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 153,759 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 153,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 125,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Mar 2016 125,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 94,248 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 91,626 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,335 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 87,335 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 82,235 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,780 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 73,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 69,409 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 62,365 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 57,391 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 52,695 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 52,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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S244 EGT is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S244 EGT, 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 S244 EGT?

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What year was S244 EGT registered?

S244 EGT is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S244 EGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S244 EGT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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