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S48 GBD

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,346 mi
Last recorded153,346 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 GBD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 153,346 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 153,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 148,647 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 146,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 142,591 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 142,591 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 142,417 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2018 138,487 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 132,616 miles

Headlamps dried out for retest.

front reg plate damaged and deteriating

n/s/f tyre splitting in between tread

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2017 132,615 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens deteriated (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens deteriated (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front reg plate damaged and deteriating

n/s/f tyre splitting in between tread

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy when spun

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2016 124,031 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 104,413 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 104,413 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 79,479 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 69,354 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,354 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,428 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 54,869 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 52,241 miles

O/s rear hand brake efficiency low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 52,241 miles

O/s rear hand brake efficiency low

Pass 21 Dec 2005 49,215 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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S48 GBD is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S48 GBD, 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 S48 GBD registered?

S48 GBD is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S48 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S48 GBD shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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