MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,257 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
bonnet release catch faulty
brake pad wear indicator light on
oil leak
under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
bonnet release catch faulty
brake pad wear indicator light on
oil leak
under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Bonnet catch sticky
Both front tyres are wearing on edges
Both front wishbone bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement
Front shocks have a slightly reduced damping effect
Gearbox oily
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonnet catch sticky
Both front tyres are wearing on edges
Both front wishbone bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement
Front shocks have a slightly reduced damping effect
Gearbox oily
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front aims just inspec
Both front shocks have a slightly reduced damping effect
Both front springs are corroded
Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel lines are corroded no leaks
Gearbox oily
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear and offside rear bottom balljoints are slightly worn but not excessive
Nearside rear top suspension arm balljoint gaitor slightly perished
Slight exhaust blow
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear discs are in poor condition
slight play in both front suspension arm front bushes
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front aims just inspec
Both front shocks have a slightly reduced damping effect
Both front springs are corroded
Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel lines are corroded no leaks
Gearbox oily
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear and offside rear bottom balljoints are slightly worn but not excessive
Nearside rear top suspension arm balljoint gaitor slightly perished
Slight exhaust blow
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear discs are in poor condition
slight play in both front suspension arm front bushes
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
plastic restricts access to pipes
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
plastic restricts access to pipes
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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G4 WGS 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 52.9%.
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 G4 WGS, 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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G4 WGS is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 5 March 1999.
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