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S495 AKP

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,361 mi
Last recorded190,361 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 AKP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 190,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 177,877 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 170,112 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 170,112 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 163,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 155,394 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 133,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 118,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage front number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 27 Nov 2007 118,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage front number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 107,440 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 99,732 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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S495 AKP 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 81.8%.

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 S495 AKP, 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 S495 AKP registered?

S495 AKP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S495 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S495 AKP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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