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S342 SEL

1999 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,978 mi
Last recorded142,978 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 SEL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 142,978 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 129,096 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 120,744 miles

Airbag light flashed on during test

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded at bases

Emission c/o erratic

Front brake disc and pads wearing close to limits

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

N/s parking brake low for model

Plastic trays and liners preventing full examination

Rear brake discs and pads wearing close to limits

Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Some damage to front number plate

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Some deterioration to o/s/f tyre carcass

Some wear to front suspension arm bushes

Fail 14 Jul 2015 120,744 miles

Airbag light flashed on during test

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded at bases

Emission c/o erratic

Front brake disc and pads wearing close to limits

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

N/s parking brake low for model

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic trays and liners preventing full examination

Rear brake discs and pads wearing close to limits

Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Some damage to front number plate

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Some deterioration to o/s/f tyre carcass

Some wear to front suspension arm bushes

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 114,126 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front susp soft

Fail 10 Jul 2014 114,126 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front susp soft

Pass 29 Jul 2013 107,478 miles

Air bag light flashed on during test

Headlamp lenses deteriorating and o/s pattern poor

Light corrosion to subframes and components

Service wear to rear brake discs

Some wear to suspension arm bushes

Fail 29 Jul 2013 107,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Air bag light flashed on during test

Headlamp lenses deteriorating and o/s pattern poor

Light corrosion to subframes and components

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service wear to rear brake discs

Some wear to suspension arm bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2012 96,519 miles

Air bag warning illuminated

Both front antiroll bar link dust boots deteriorated and likely to fail iminently

Brake pad warning on

N/s headlamp lens condensated and pattern poor

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear brake discs worn and pads close to limits

Some general age deterioration to all suspension bushes

Some wear and freeplay to both rear antiroll bar links

Pass 9 Aug 2011 84,075 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 84,074 miles

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

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

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

BOTH front tyres worn bald on outer edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

nearside headlamp condensated

rear lamp fault indicator illuminated but no fault found

Pass 9 Aug 2010 70,403 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)

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

front and rear discs started to wear

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 6 Aug 2009 58,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 58,260 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,441 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)

brake warning light on.

condensation in n/s headlight.

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 12 Aug 2008 49,416 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

brake warning light on.

condensation in n/s headlight.

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,195 miles

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

OFF SIDE TYRES WORN AND PERISHED

Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,527 miles

Advise near side front tyre worn bald on outter edge

Advise off side outter sill full of filler

Advise off side rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Advise rear number plate poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 39,527 miles

Advise near side front tyre worn bald on outter edge

Advise off side outter sill full of filler

Advise off side rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Advise rear number plate poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 39,378 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on egde and low † † †

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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S342 SEL is a 1999 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S342 SEL, 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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S342 SEL is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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