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S227 DCG

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

208,295 mi
Last recorded208,295 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 DCG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 208,295 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 208,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 201,747 miles

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))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 201,636 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 192,982 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 192,859 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 184,172 miles

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))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 184,172 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 177,361 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 173,893 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 170,570 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2018 167,100 miles

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 164,425 miles

Engine cover an Full Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 160,698 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 May 2015 157,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 152,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 143,307 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 143,307 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 135,389 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 126,889 miles

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

nearside front mirror in poor condition

Fail 4 May 2011 126,889 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 119,593 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2009 115,097 miles

REAR DISC PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 14 Apr 2008 109,726 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 104,396 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 104,349 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 92,826 miles

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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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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What year was S227 DCG registered?

S227 DCG is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S227 DCG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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