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S164 EGC

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,692 mi
Last recorded163,692 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 EGC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 163,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 163,584 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure reflector insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 149,183 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 135,083 miles

Offside Park brake effort low

Fail 22 Jun 2016 135,064 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded At rear of inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Park brake effort low

Fail 1 Jul 2015 131,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 131,109 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 126,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f dipped beam lens loose

Fail 4 Jun 2014 126,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f dipped beam lens loose

Pass 17 Jun 2013 121,146 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 116,046 miles

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tye 3mm

Fail 19 Jun 2012 116,046 miles

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

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tye 3mm

rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 110,669 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2010 105,259 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 105,259 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 97,021 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 97,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 90,565 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 90,564 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 83,716 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 77,908 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 77,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are worn severly on outer edges

Pass 4 Jul 2005 71,388 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2005 71,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S164 EGC is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S164 EGC, 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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What year was S164 EGC registered?

S164 EGC is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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