MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,253 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake discs worn all round
headlamp patterns blurred misted up inside
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S231 LSP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S231 LSP, 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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How do I check the history of S231 LSP?
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What year was S231 LSP registered?
S231 LSP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1999.
Is S231 LSP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S231 LSP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S231 LSP have outstanding finance?
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