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S491 APC

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,933 mi
Last recorded148,933 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 APC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 148,933 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 147,592 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

front suspension arm bushes worn

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

nearside rear upper suspension arm worn

rear sills surface rust

Pass 4 Feb 2019 144,469 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front , front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sills rust

Pass 2 Feb 2018 141,715 miles

front suspension arm front bushes worn

rear inner sills surface rust

Pass 23 Jan 2017 138,667 miles

rear sills surface rust

Pass 26 Jan 2016 135,670 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 3 Feb 2015 132,724 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 126,258 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 126,257 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 126,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 118,359 miles

front tyres 2mm outer edge

Fail 25 Jan 2013 118,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front pads and discs worn

front tyres 2mm outer edge

nearside handbrake reading low

rear discs worn

Pass 16 Jan 2012 111,416 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 106,446 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 106,446 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 98,125 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 86,477 miles

chip windscreen

front discs and pads near limit

Fail 14 Jan 2009 86,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

chip windscreen

front discs and pads near limit

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm outer edge

offside rear tyre limit

Pass 11 Jan 2008 72,342 miles

axle oil leak

chip windscreen

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front brake worn low

offside headlamp damp

Fail 9 Jan 2008 72,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 64,383 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 54,504 miles

bonnet catch was stiff

chip in screen

nearside handbrake reading low

nearside headlamp damp

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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S491 APC is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S491 APC, 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 S491 APC?

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What year was S491 APC registered?

S491 APC is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S491 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 APC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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