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S315 LSP

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,276 mi
Last recorded215,276 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS315 LSP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2015 215,276 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

transmission light on,

Pass 1 May 2015 215,276 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

transmission light on,

Pass 2 May 2014

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 207,672 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012
Pass 1 Apr 2011 191,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 181,732 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 181,731 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre wearing low on edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2009 171,884 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 171,884 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 168,257 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 152,636 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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S315 LSP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S315 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S315 LSP registered?

S315 LSP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S315 LSP safe to buy?

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