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S457 LTR

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,952 mi
Last recorded134,952 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 LTR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2013 134,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 129,422 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2012 129,199 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 127,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front metal metal brake pipe from front flexy corroded

outer sill covers fitted

winter tyres just fitted to rear

Pass 12 Nov 2010 121,526 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 121,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F tyer has a nail in it.Needs attension.

Testing in wet conditions.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 121,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front tyres wearing lower on outer edges

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 116,272 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 113,322 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 107,260 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 98,594 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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S457 LTR is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver 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 S457 LTR, 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 S457 LTR registered?

S457 LTR is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S457 LTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S457 LTR 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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