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S334 NTF

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,084 mi
Last recorded96,084 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS334 NTF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 96,084 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018
Pass 15 Feb 2017

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

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,111 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,934 miles

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2014 76,156 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cuts in nearside front tyre tread

offside front tyre generally worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,774 miles

deep cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,854 miles

front number plate in very poor condition(new plate recommended)

very deep cut/split in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 9 Feb 2012 70,790 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

front number plate in very poor condition, recommend new plate.

very deep cut/split in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,465 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,869 miles

border line deterioration in offside rear tyre

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front tyre out of shape

nearside rear tyre in very poor condition, cuts/splits in inner side wall

offside front tyre deterioration/perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,390 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 58,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,003 miles

border line defused head lamp patterns due to water/condensation in both units (recommend attention)

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 5 Feb 2008 55,003 miles

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

border line defused head lamp patterns due to water/condensation in both units (recommend attention)

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,694 miles

condensation in offside head lamp unit and defused pattern

Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,407 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condensation in both headlamps/covers?

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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S334 NTF is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S334 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 S334 NTF?

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What year was S334 NTF registered?

S334 NTF is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S334 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S334 NTF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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