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S12 WST

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,969 mi
Last recorded123,969 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 WST
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 123,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased limiting inspection.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 123,964 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased limiting inspection.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 112,563 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 101,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 95,425 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

both front anti roll bar bushes have slight movement

brakes noisey when applied

fuel lines starting to corrode

lower covers

rear diff leaking

sill covers

slight damage to offside front door

Fail 6 Feb 2012 87,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arm front arm bushes deteriorated and have movement

coil springs starting to corrode

differential leaking

fuel pipes starting to corrode

lower covers

movement in both front anti-roll bar bushes

n/s handbrake noisey when applied

sill covers

Pass 6 Feb 2012 87,126 miles

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

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

both front lower arm front arm bushes deteriorated and have movement

coil springs starting to corrode

differential leaking

fuel pipes starting to corrode

lower covers

movement in both front anti-roll bar bushes

n/s handbrake noisey when applied

sill covers

Pass 6 Nov 2010 75,862 miles

lower covers fitted concealing components

rear axle oil leak

rear tyre treads starting to split

Fail 6 Nov 2010 75,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

lower covers fitted concealing components

rear axle oil leak

rear tyre treads starting to split

Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,114 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 67,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 60,462 miles

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)

offside headlight slightly dim

Pass 31 Jan 2008 54,695 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 54,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,705 miles

some corrosion noted to two main and nsr steel brake pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2006 43,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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S12 WST is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S12 WST, 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 S12 WST registered?

S12 WST is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is S12 WST safe to buy?

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