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S781 EHC

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

229,539 mi
Last recorded229,539 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2007
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 EHC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2007 229,539 miles

Front brake discs and pads heavily worn.

N/s front tyre on legal limit.

N/s headlamp mcover condesated.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Reart brakes show signs of distortion.

Fail 8 Jan 2007 229,539 miles

Front brake discs and pads heavily worn.

N/s front tyre on legal limit.

N/s headlamp mcover condesated.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Reart brakes show signs of distortion.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 183,528 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 183,310 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

high level brake light inop

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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S781 EHC is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S781 EHC, 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 S781 EHC registered?

S781 EHC is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S781 EHC safe to buy?

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