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175D138

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,661 mi
Last recorded117,661 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration175D138
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 117,661 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 110,935 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 107,592 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 107,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 99,829 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 99,829 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 93,181 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 93,181 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 132,008 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 131,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 127,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 127,012 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 125,739 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 119,348 miles

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

upper stop light inopertive

Pass 3 Mar 2007 111,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 104,699 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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175D138 is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 175D138, 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 175D138 registered?

175D138 is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is 175D138 safe to buy?

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