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S174 AET

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,358 mi
Last recorded123,358 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 AET
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2022 123,358 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 123,353 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested both side (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2020 123,339 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 121,865 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 121,865 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 114,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 May 2017 112,557 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 106,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 102,403 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 98,496 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,088 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 81,995 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,651 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 75,651 miles

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

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

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

rear of gear box leakin oil

Pass 19 Mar 2009 71,954 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 71,954 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

air box loose

air mass meter disconected

lamda wiring unsecure under car

Fail 13 Mar 2009 71,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

air box loose

air mass meter disconected

lamda wiring unsecure under car

Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,064 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,110 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 65,108 miles

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

noise on o/s/f brake when pedal pressed

Pass 3 Mar 2006 60,408 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 60,402 miles

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

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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S174 AET is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S174 AET, 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 S174 AET registered?

S174 AET is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S174 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for S174 AET shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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