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S750 NFP

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,183 mi
Last recorded130,183 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS750 NFP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 130,183 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 130,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 124,294 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 124,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 116,618 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 109,533 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 109,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 99,086 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 96,143 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer stalk requires operation for a few seconds to prime washers before they spray on to the windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2014 96,143 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer stalk requires operation for a few seconds to prime washers before they spray on to the windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2013 93,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,612 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 89,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 85,685 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 83,482 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 81,030 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 78,919 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,345 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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S750 NFP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S750 NFP, 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.

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What year was S750 NFP registered?

S750 NFP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S750 NFP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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