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S884 MGM

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,315 mi
Last recorded96,315 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS884 MGM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 96,315 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 96,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,952 miles

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

slight leaks from gearbox,rear diff and propshaft rear joint

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,146 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 59,667 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,667 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,270 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 51,902 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 16 Dec 2008 48,459 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,679 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,963 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 36,299 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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S884 MGM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S884 MGM, 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 S884 MGM registered?

S884 MGM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S884 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S884 MGM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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