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S164 PGF

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,654 mi
Last recorded162,654 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 PGF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 162,654 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 162,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 159,791 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 159,791 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 154,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 154,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 141,004 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 141,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 126,422 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 105,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 97,501 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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S164 PGF is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S164 PGF, 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 S164 PGF registered?

S164 PGF is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S164 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S164 PGF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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