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H7 BTA

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 BTA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 15 Jun 2010

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2009 95,942 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 95,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 84,587 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 74,549 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 62,563 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 53,818 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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H7 BTA is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H7 BTA, 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 H7 BTA registered?

H7 BTA is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is H7 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 BTA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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