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S537 DUP

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,564 mi
Last recorded124,564 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 DUP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 124,564 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 120,071 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 120,071 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 114,485 miles

ADVISE rear brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 8 Apr 2011 108,845 miles

ADVISE both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2011 108,845 miles

ADVISE both rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,594 miles

ADVISE puncture osf tyre

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 22 Dec 2008 96,145 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 92,056 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 92,056 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 86,866 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 79,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S537 DUP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S537 DUP, 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 S537 DUP registered?

S537 DUP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S537 DUP safe to buy?

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