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S826 NGM

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,418 mi
Last recorded173,418 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 NGM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 May 2012 173,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 156,765 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 154,174 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 149,807 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 147,001 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 143,126 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 140,520 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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S826 NGM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S826 NGM, 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 S826 NGM?

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What year was S826 NGM registered?

S826 NGM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S826 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S826 NGM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S826 NGM have outstanding finance?

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