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S213 PGF

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,294 mi
Last recorded114,294 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 PGF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 114,294 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 114,291 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside headlamp damaged

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,544 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 102,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,610 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 95,602 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,290 miles

n/s/f tyre speed rate incorrect

Fail 24 Apr 2012 91,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

air bag warning lamp on

n/s/f tyre speed rate incorrect

o/s/r and centre seat belts not tested

Pass 28 Sep 2010 84,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 78,933 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 78,124 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 78,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 70,653 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 61,955 miles

N/S PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW,DOWN TO THE 1.6mm LIMIT IN THE CENTRE SECTION

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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S213 PGF is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S213 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.

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S213 PGF is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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