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S87 MTR

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,900 mi
Last recorded97,900 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 MTR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 97,900 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 97,900 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Centre rear brake light not working

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 79,620 miles

both alt. and a/c belts starting to crack

n/s/f anti roll bar end link,upper boot splitting

Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,213 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 59,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre brake light not working

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,090 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 48,261 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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S87 MTR is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S87 MTR, 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 S87 MTR registered?

S87 MTR is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S87 MTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S87 MTR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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