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S104 OCK

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,800 mi
Last recorded146,800 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 OCK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 146,800 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 146,775 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 142,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 142,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 135,653 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 126,683 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 116,665 miles

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

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

o/s n/s head lights slightley missted up

Pass 8 Dec 2008 107,031 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 99,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 94,745 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 89,209 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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S104 OCK is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S104 OCK, 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 S104 OCK registered?

S104 OCK is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S104 OCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S104 OCK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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