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W931 ALA

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,078 mi
Last recorded100,078 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW931 ALA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 100,078 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edgfes

Pass 31 Dec 2010 95,148 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 84,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 84,801 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 72,683 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 72,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,206 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 41,779 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,779 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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W931 ALA is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W931 ALA, 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 W931 ALA?

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What year was W931 ALA registered?

W931 ALA is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W931 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W931 ALA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W931 ALA have outstanding finance?

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