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S877 DMR

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

62,165 mi
Last recorded62,165 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 DMR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 62,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 58,261 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 53,674 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 49,946 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 49,156 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 48,708 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 47,736 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 46,943 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 45,859 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 44,681 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 43,907 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Dec 2014 41,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,203 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 33,260 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 19 Dec 2011 31,444 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,086 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 28,683 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,606 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,640 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 24,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 21,702 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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S877 DMR is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S877 DMR, 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 S877 DMR registered?

S877 DMR is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S877 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S877 DMR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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