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S154 CPD

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,977 mi
Last recorded80,977 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 CPD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 80,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,305 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 79,263 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,194 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,391 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2015 50,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS OLD & HAS CRACKS ACROSS TREADS .

WIPERS WORN .

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,718 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE SMALL CRACKS ACROSS TREDS .

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2013 43,283 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,594 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,329 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,389 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 34,389 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing low from inner and outer edges.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,150 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres slightly wearing from inner and outer edges

Nearside front anti-roll bar outer link arm upper rubber dust cover split but no play

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,106 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,244 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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S154 CPD is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S154 CPD, 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 S154 CPD registered?

S154 CPD is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S154 CPD safe to buy?

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