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Emissions not tested engine cutting out on test (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (inner sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension rear arm outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (inner sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension rear arm outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
general corrosion to vehicle underboder + suspension parts in various places but not considered excessive
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front wiper blades becoming worn
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills at the rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage various hoses (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front wiper blades becoming worn
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills at the rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage various hoses (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded n/s front to rear ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to vehicle under body/chassis/suspension parts in various places but not considered excessive
n/s front brake back plate corroded/slightly insecure
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (2.4.G.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front worn/pitted (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded n/s o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)
n/s front brake disc slightly corroded/insecure
n/s o/s rear diff seals leaking oil
n/s wiper blade smearing
slight coolant leak around thermostsat housing area
slight corrosion to underbody + chassis + suspension parts in various places
slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stab-bushes
various minor engine oil leaks
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s o/s front outer (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested coolant leak + over heating (7.3.A.1)
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (2.4.G.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front worn/pitted (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded n/s o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)
n/s front brake disc slightly corroded/insecure
n/s o/s rear diff seals leaking oil
n/s wiper blade smearing
slight coolant leak around thermostsat housing area
slight corrosion to underbody + chassis + suspension parts in various places
slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stab-bushes
various minor engine oil leaks
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both nearside and offside driveshaft seals leaking
engine overheats
front shocker bump stops perished
nearside front back plate slightly corroded and insecure
slight coolant leak from thermostat housing
undertrays fitted that obscure various components
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s front outer slightly splitting cracking (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front slightly worn/lipped (3.5.1i)
front to rear fuel line slightly corroded
n/s front brake discs back plate slightly insecure
n/s front tyre worn both edges + splitting cracking
n/s o/s front aims slightly dull
n/s o/s various vehicle underbody/chassis slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s front outer slightly splitting cracking (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front slightly worn/lipped (3.5.1i)
front to rear fuel line slightly corroded
n/s front brake discs back plate slightly insecure
n/s front tyre worn both edges + splitting cracking
n/s o/s front aims slightly dull
n/s o/s various vehicle underbody/chassis slightly corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both nearside and offside front shock absorber bump stops perished
both nearside and offside rear tyres cracking between tread blocks
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside handbrake cable outer cracking
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both nearside and offside front shock absorber bump stops perished
both nearside and offside rear tyres cracking between tread blocks
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside handbrake cable outer cracking
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pad warning light on
n/s front brake dics back plate slightly corroded/insecure
o/s front tyre splitting/cracking inbetween tread
slight oil weap o/s rear diff seal
slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s front brake disc slightly insecure due corrosion around lower securing bolt
n/s o/s front abs sensor surround slightly damaged around securing bolts
slight play n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stab-bushes
slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine drive belt slightly splitting/cracking
n/s front brake disc shield slightly insecure
slight play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine drive belt slightly splitting/cracking
n/s front brake disc shield slightly insecure
slight play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s o/s front head lamp aims slightly dull
slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends
various under body condition slightly corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear diff side seals weeping slightly
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear differential side seals leaking slightly.
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge. (raised tread pattern)
offside front tyre wearing on edges. (raised tread pattern)
unable to check brake fluid level in reservoir.
various small chips in windscreen zones a and b.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear differential side seals leaking slightly.
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge. (raised tread pattern)
offside front tyre wearing on edges. (raised tread pattern)
unable to check brake fluid level in reservoir.
various small chips in windscreen zones a and b.
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear differential side seal leaking.
windscreen chipped edge of zone a.
airbag warning light on.
both rear flexible brake hoses perishing.
front brake discs worn and pitted.
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.
front wiper blades smearing windscreen.
offside front brake pipe corroded.
rear tyres worn on edges.
windscreen chipped in zone b.
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S193 ARO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 1998 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 117,395 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 S193 ARO, 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 28 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S193 ARO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 11 August 1998.
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