MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,152 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear outer side light not working
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear outer side light not working
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
transmission oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all four tyres cracking on side walls in poor condition, nearside rear tyre worn in centre and on edges
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all four tyres cracking on side walls in poor condition, offside rear worn in centre and on edge just legal
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S15 RAO is a 1999 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S15 RAO, 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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How do I check the history of S15 RAO?
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What year was S15 RAO registered?
S15 RAO is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 14 September 1999.
Is S15 RAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for S15 RAO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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