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VCK 522

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,240 mi
Last recorded136,240 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCK 522
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 136,240 miles

Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 136,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 135,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 132,148 miles

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing arms x 2 (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 126,440 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 120,036 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 114,115 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 108,260 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 108,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 103,071 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 102,979 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 44,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 97,498 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 90,490 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 83,645 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,982 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 75,953 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 68,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 60,424 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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VCK 522 is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VCK 522, 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 VCK 522 registered?

VCK 522 is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is VCK 522 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCK 522 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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