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S699 CVA

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,473 mi
Last recorded109,473 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 CVA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2012 109,473 miles

Advise: Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 109,473 miles

Advise: Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 99,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 94,064 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small crack in front no plate

Fail 25 Nov 2009 87,822 miles

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

all tyres low tread

Pass 25 Nov 2009 87,822 miles

all tyres low tread

Pass 20 Nov 2008 81,935 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 74,409 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 66,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some front brake distortion noted

Pass 15 Nov 2005 55,987 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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S699 CVA is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S699 CVA, 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 S699 CVA registered?

S699 CVA is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S699 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S699 CVA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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