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S466 BPK

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

102,123 mi
Last recorded102,123 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 BPK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 102,123 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 100,555 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 100,298 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 98,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 97,091 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 94,996 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 93,662 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,584 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 92,576 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 91,579 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 26 Jan 2013 90,725 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 89,482 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,882 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,120 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 79,179 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 76,879 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 73,717 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 69,501 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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S466 BPK is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S466 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

How do I check the history of S466 BPK?

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What year was S466 BPK registered?

S466 BPK is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S466 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S466 BPK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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