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209,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Carbon Monoxide Level Limit Only Just Met On Fast Idle Test
Carbon Monoxide Level Limit Only Just Met On Fast Idle Test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
n/s/f headlight slightly misted
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front anti-roll bar drop link top dust covers split
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front anti-roll bar drop link top dust covers split
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S206 AMD is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 S206 AMD, 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 S206 AMD registered?
S206 AMD is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1999.
Is S206 AMD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S206 AMD shows 27 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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