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S579 NFP

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,431 mi
Last recorded151,431 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 NFP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 151,431 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 146,014 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 146,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 139,906 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 134,407 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 128,254 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 128,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 124,674 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 122,178 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 122,178 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 117,430 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 117,430 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 108,941 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 100,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 97,488 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 94,767 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 94,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,554 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2012 86,088 miles

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

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

handbrake lever needs slight adjustment

nearside headlight cover is condensated but does not affect beam patten

Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,787 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 84,787 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 83,018 miles

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

nearside headlight is condensated

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 12 Jan 2009 80,824 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 78,966 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 77,641 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 76,785 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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S579 NFP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S579 NFP, 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 S579 NFP registered?

S579 NFP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S579 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S579 NFP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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