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S562 DNM

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,981 mi
Last recorded111,981 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS562 DNM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 111,981 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 111,846 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 111,634 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 110,818 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 107,997 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 105,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 101,940 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,679 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 92,572 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 877,991 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 877,982 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 81,447 miles

Both headlamps contain condensation.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 76,521 miles

Both headlamps have condensation in them but not affecting the beam pattern at time of test.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 76,521 miles

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

Both headlamps have condensation in them but not affecting the beam pattern at time of test.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 73,003 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight condansation in both headlamps

Pass 13 Dec 2005 70,322 miles

Front brake pads worn low front brake disc worn/corroded on inner friction surface

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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S562 DNM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S562 DNM, 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 S562 DNM registered?

S562 DNM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S562 DNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S562 DNM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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