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S564 HRO

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,753 mi
Last recorded105,753 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS564 HRO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 105,753 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 92,073 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 92,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2006 79,597 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 68,609 miles

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

OSF tyre wearing on outer edge 225/55/16 W

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

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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S564 HRO is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S564 HRO, 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 S564 HRO registered?

S564 HRO is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S564 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S564 HRO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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