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S23 AKA

1999 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,411 mi
Last recorded104,411 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 AKA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2017 104,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake only just met limits

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted

water in head/lights

Pass 7 Jan 2016 102,479 miles

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

camera fitted in windscreen but not in drivers view

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,709 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (225/60R15)

Rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2015 98,709 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (225/60R15)

Offside rear coil spring rusty

Rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,534 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 95,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front anti roll bar link arm gaiter starting to split

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 93,132 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 90,291 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 90,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 87,434 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 84,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 84,211 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 81,578 miles

rear pads becoming low

Pass 22 Aug 2006 75,534 miles

surface rust on exhaust

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 26 Aug 2005 70,574 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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S23 AKA is a 1999 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S23 AKA, 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 S23 AKA registered?

S23 AKA is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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