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S822 YEV

1999 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,212 mi
Last recorded153,212 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 YEV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 153,212 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 137,981 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 137,981 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 135,381 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 133,931 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 132,121 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 132,033 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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S822 YEV is a 1999 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S822 YEV, 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 S822 YEV?

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What year was S822 YEV registered?

S822 YEV is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S822 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S822 YEV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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