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S502 SUX

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,790 mi
Last recorded90,790 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 SUX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 90,790 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,791 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 80,782 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 80,784 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 80,782 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,662 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,230 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,074 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 80,036 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 79,928 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 79,212 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,680 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 75,680 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 70,908 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 70,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,261 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 66,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 62,141 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 62,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 57,635 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 57,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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S502 SUX is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S502 SUX, 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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What year was S502 SUX registered?

S502 SUX is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S502 SUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S502 SUX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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