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S873 AHJ

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,687 mi
Last recorded74,687 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 AHJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,687 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 74,684 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 65,823 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,669 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,203 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 63,203 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning light on?

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,085 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,781 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,768 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,691 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,339 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 54,828 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 53,790 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 52,723 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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S873 AHJ is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S873 AHJ, 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 S873 AHJ registered?

S873 AHJ is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S873 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S873 AHJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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