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S756 DMR

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,001 mi
Last recorded177,001 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS756 DMR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 177,001 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 176,465 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 5 May 2016 172,407 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 167,780 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 161,235 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 158,583 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 157,669 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 152,709 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 150,634 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 150,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 141,684 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 134,050 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 121,032 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 120,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

screen chipped zone B less than 40mm

Pass 24 May 2006 112,569 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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S756 DMR is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S756 DMR, 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 S756 DMR registered?

S756 DMR is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S756 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S756 DMR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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