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S247 APC

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,858 mi
Last recorded128,858 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 APC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 128,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 128,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 114,160 miles

Corrosion noted to o/s/r jacking point

Corrosion to o/s/f brake flex hose ferrule

Rear fuel lines corrosion noted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 111,743 miles

O/S Steel Brake Pipe Corrosion Noted.

Fail 2 Dec 2016 111,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S Steel Brake Pipe Corrosion Noted.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 109,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Head Lamp Starting To Fade And Discolour

Pass 11 Dec 2014 105,548 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 100,953 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 95,415 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 88,191 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,453 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 81,452 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/f tyre worn

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2009 75,600 miles

play to steering joint

slight movement to n/s/f wishbone bush joint

Pass 23 Dec 2008 67,483 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,208 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 60,207 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 51,814 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 44,211 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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S247 APC is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S247 APC, 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 S247 APC registered?

S247 APC is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S247 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S247 APC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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