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A18 BWC

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,230 mi
Last recorded83,230 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BWC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 83,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 81,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 81,180 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 80,305 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 79,480 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 78,358 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2020 77,600 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front bump stops poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2020 77,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front bump stops poor condition

Pass 14 May 2019 76,895 miles

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

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

front suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2018 75,940 miles

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

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

front suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2017 74,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2016 73,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,103 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,982 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 53,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,980 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 53,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 51,057 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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A18 BWC is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A18 BWC, 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.

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What year was A18 BWC registered?

A18 BWC is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is A18 BWC safe to buy?

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