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S552 YOO

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,311 mi
Last recorded124,311 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 YOO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 124,311 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 110,203 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 106,477 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 104,882 miles

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

cracks in reartyre treads

Pass 8 Dec 2011 103,993 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 103,611 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Dec 2009 102,780 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 101,848 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 100,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 98,036 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 98,030 miles

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

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

condensation in both headlamps

creaking from o/s/f brake when applied

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

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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S552 YOO is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S552 YOO, 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 S552 YOO registered?

S552 YOO is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S552 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S552 YOO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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