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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH @ LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion through n/s/f floor just outside belt prescribed area @ this time
o/s dip on upper maximum mark
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH @ LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion through n/s/f floor just outside belt prescribed area @ this time
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise NEAR FAIL (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Underside engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area holed corroded / sill has been repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Reading 10 (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise NEAR FAIL (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower bent arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working All rear fog lights not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear reflector missing Both rear reflectors missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both N/S jacking points corroded weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both O/S jacking points corroded weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills corroded weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Track rod end not secure nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both N/S jacking points corroded weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both O/S jacking points corroded weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills corroded weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted
Engine cover an Full Undertrays fitted
engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 front mirror in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front mirror in poor condition
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 DISC PADS WEARING LOW
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and underbody unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
trims fitted to inner wheel arches and underbody of vehicle unable to fully inspect the prescibed areas
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S227 DCG is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 S227 DCG, 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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S227 DCG is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 11 January 1999.
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