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L9 GPR

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,989 mi
Last recorded166,989 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 GPR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 166,989 miles

brake pipes running to rear showing surface corrosion

fuel pipes running to rear showing surface corrosion

o/s/r brake caliper creaking when pressed

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 26 Jun 2012 161,492 miles

air bag light on dash

brake pipes running to rear showing slight corrosion

faint wiper scratches on screen

fuel pipes running to rear showing slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2012 161,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

air bag light on dash

brake pipes running to rear showing slight corrosion

faint wiper scratches on screen

fuel pipes running to rear showing slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2011 152,713 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing near markers

brake pipes at rear showing corrosion

fuel pipes running to rear starting to corrode slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2011 152,700 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing near markers

brake pipes at rear showing corrosion

fuel pipes running to rear starting to corrode slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2010 143,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 137,063 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 126,693 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 118,436 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 110,467 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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L9 GPR is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L9 GPR, 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 L9 GPR registered?

L9 GPR is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is L9 GPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 GPR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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