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S289 NTF

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,347 mi
Last recorded203,347 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 NTF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 203,347 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 186,524 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 171,966 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 171,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 158,717 miles

Dampness with in headlights

Pass 26 Oct 2006 143,541 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 143,541 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S289 NTF is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S289 NTF, 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

How do I check the history of S289 NTF?

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What year was S289 NTF registered?

S289 NTF is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S289 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S289 NTF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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