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S738 NLW

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,843 mi
Last recorded167,843 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 NLW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 167,843 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 167,145 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 149,398 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 148,754 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 134,588 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 119,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 107,057 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 107,037 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2006 92,442 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 91,288 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 88,860 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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S738 NLW 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 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 S738 NLW, 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 S738 NLW registered?

S738 NLW is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S738 NLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S738 NLW shows 11 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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