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S299 KYY

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,254 mi
Last recorded131,254 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS299 KYY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 131,254 miles

225/55/16 tyres fitted

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 128,769 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 128,769 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 120,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2012 112,075 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 97,984 miles

Center stop light inop

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

Offside front brake back plate corroded and slightly loose

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2011 97,984 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Center stop light inop

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

Offside front brake back plate corroded and slightly loose

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 80,285 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 60,254 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,499 miles

Front discs slight wear

Nearside headlamp poor beam pattern due to water ingress

Rear discs showing a lot of wear

Slight play in rack

windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 11 May 2007 39,971 miles

Left front tyre worn inside edge close to limits

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

S.R.S light on

Pass 11 May 2007 39,971 miles

Left front tyre worn inside edge close to limits

S.R.S light on

Pass 4 May 2006 28,998 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,296 miles

nail in tyre

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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S299 KYY is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S299 KYY, 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.

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What year was S299 KYY registered?

S299 KYY is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S299 KYY safe to buy?

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