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H3 PDD

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,421 mi
Last recorded117,421 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 PDD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2009 117,421 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 103,622 miles

N/S/R brakedisc has slight run out

N/S/R sill has advanced corrosion

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 5 Nov 2007 96,803 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 13 Nov 2006 94,190 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 91,302 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 91,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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H3 PDD is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H3 PDD, 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 H3 PDD registered?

H3 PDD is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is H3 PDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 PDD shows 6 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.

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