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S102 NTF

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,543 mi
Last recorded78,543 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 NTF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 78,543 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 78,319 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts and O/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 77,911 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts and O/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 77,910 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,682 miles

Nearside Rear Inner rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner rear inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,255 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 77,255 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 76,694 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 76,064 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip provision is missing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,738 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision is missing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,930 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2014 72,930 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,721 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 19 Jun 2013 71,721 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in nearside rear track link ball joint

Fail 2 Jun 2011 68,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,449 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,001 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,615 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,766 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,763 miles

n/s headlamp condensated causing poor beam pattern

n/s/r seat belt starting to fray

small leak from gearbox

Pass 10 May 2006 55,397 miles

N/S waher jet inop

Rear number plate dicoloured

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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S102 NTF is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S102 NTF, 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

How do I check the history of S102 NTF?

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What year was S102 NTF registered?

S102 NTF is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S102 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S102 NTF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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