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S156 OFJ

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 OFJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011
Pass 10 Jun 2010 138,345 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 138,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 134,695 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 129,906 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2009 129,906 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 113,690 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 97,196 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 79,369 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)

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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S156 OFJ is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S156 OFJ, 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 S156 OFJ?

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What year was S156 OFJ registered?

S156 OFJ is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S156 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S156 OFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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