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S692 DNM

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

102,530 mi
Last recorded102,530 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS692 DNM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 102,530 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 102,530 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGES

Pass 19 Dec 2024 92,905 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 92,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside reverse light not working

Pass 14 Dec 2023 88,697 miles

Center stop light not working

Offside reverse light not working

Fail 13 Dec 2023 88,697 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Center stop light not working

Offside reverse light not working

Pass 14 Dec 2022 82,807 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 82,804 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 76,206 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,348 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 73,759 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 72,321 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 70,787 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,807 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 65,984 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,931 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 59,709 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,084 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,720 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,388 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,708 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,980 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,934 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,127 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,145 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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S692 DNM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S692 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

How do I check the history of S692 DNM?

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What year was S692 DNM registered?

S692 DNM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S692 DNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S692 DNM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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