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S764 NLT

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,646 mi
Last recorded143,646 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS764 NLT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 143,646 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

battery not holding charge

front discs corroded and pitted

ns and os front bump stop perished

nsf fog lamp missing

oil leak on engine dripping onto exhaust

warning light on dash for rear light out but no lights out

Fail 11 Aug 2017 143,646 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

nsf fog lamp missing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

battery not holding charge

front discs corroded and pitted

ns and os front bump stop perished

oil leak on engine dripping onto exhaust

warning light on dash for rear light out but no lights out

Pass 2 Mar 2016 138,985 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 138,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 134,452 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 130,630 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 126,667 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 120,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 120,326 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 113,802 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 111,546 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 108,212 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 103,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 96,680 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 93,480 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 85,952 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 85,939 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S764 NLT is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S764 NLT, 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 S764 NLT registered?

S764 NLT is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S764 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S764 NLT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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