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S417 BPK

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,630 mi
Last recorded150,630 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 BPK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 150,630 miles

offside parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 25 Mar 2010 145,609 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 145,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 139,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

injuries in screen\nsr tyre inner tread wear\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Pass 23 Mar 2009 139,753 miles

injuries in screen\nsr tyre inner tread wear\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Pass 20 Mar 2008 134,361 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 134,355 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 128,905 miles

Front brake reaction bushes perished slightly

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r lower trunion has slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2006 112,033 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 112,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 111,780 miles

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

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

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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S417 BPK is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S417 BPK, 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 S417 BPK registered?

S417 BPK is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S417 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S417 BPK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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