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G101 LAW

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,523 mi
Last recorded94,523 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 LAW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,523 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 94,523 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 92,378 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 92,376 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 91,204 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 22 Aug 2019 87,813 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All tyres WINTER type and perished, cracking badly.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 77,390 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,784 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,285 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 66,281 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,301 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,564 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 43,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,863 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,271 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,218 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 18,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 17,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,840 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,954 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 15,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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G101 LAW is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G101 LAW, 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.

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What year was G101 LAW registered?

G101 LAW is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is G101 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G101 LAW shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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