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S304 ORN

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,646 mi
Last recorded124,646 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 ORN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 124,646 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 124,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs worn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 124,612 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 124,600 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 123,080 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 119,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 114,742 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 114,742 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 109,826 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 109,826 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 105,489 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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S304 ORN is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S304 ORN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S304 ORN registered?

S304 ORN is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S304 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S304 ORN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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