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S306 BPH

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,715 mi
Last recorded134,715 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 BPH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 134,715 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 May 2010 134,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Dec 2008 123,891 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NEARSIDE REAR UNABLE TO DO FULL CHECK ON SEAT BELT

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 123,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED NEARSIDE REAR UNABLE TO DO FULL CHECK ON SEAT BELT

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 111,338 miles

offside mirror damaged

offside tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2006 100,114 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 99,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT ANTIROLL BAR LINK BOOT DISPLACED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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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S306 BPH is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S306 BPH, 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

How do I check the history of S306 BPH?

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What year was S306 BPH registered?

S306 BPH is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S306 BPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S306 BPH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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