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S394 JRO

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,425 mi
Last recorded110,425 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS394 JRO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2022 110,425 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative Rear (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 104,428 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,607 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 93,995 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 93,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure crack outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,065 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Front windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2017 90,804 miles

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

Offside Front ALLOY RIM DAMAGE

Offside Front BUMP STOP BROKEN ON SHOCK ABS

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

Rear BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

Fail 27 Jul 2017 90,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced CONDENSATED UP (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front ALLOY RIM DAMAGE

Offside Front BUMP STOP BROKEN ON SHOCK ABS

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

Rear BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

Pass 18 Aug 2016 84,646 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 84,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect pattern blurred (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,635 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,395 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 79,513 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear sills and under side of car has surface corrosion

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges and both on 3mm

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

n/s/r tyre outer side wall starting to crack

Pass 30 Jul 2013 79,513 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear sills and under side of car has surface corrosion

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges and both on 3mm

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

n/s/r tyre outer side wall starting to crack

Pass 8 Aug 2012 77,990 miles

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2012 77,976 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 76,462 miles

nearside front headlamp aim is starting to deteriate

signs of perishing on the offside front valve

Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r handbrake performance slightly low

Fail 30 Jul 2010 72,687 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r handbrake performance slightly low

rear exhaust hanger missing bolt and washer

Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,557 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 69,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,045 miles

slight play in o/s/r antiroll bar drop link

Fail 31 Jul 2008 67,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in o/s/r antiroll bar drop link

Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,502 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 58,945 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 58,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S394 JRO is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S394 JRO, 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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S394 JRO is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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