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S630 AYS

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

141,620 mi
Last recorded141,620 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS630 AYS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 141,620 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 140,632 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

floor corroded at gearbox mounting area

Fail 8 May 2017 140,622 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

floor corroded at gearbox mounting area

Pass 31 Mar 2016 140,608 miles

floor corroded at gearbox mountings

Fail 31 Mar 2016 140,598 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

floor corroded at gearbox mountings

Pass 9 Jun 2015 137,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 137,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 131,655 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 131,645 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 123,286 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 116,493 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 116,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 107,924 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 99,933 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 99,931 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 91,940 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 91,940 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 83,698 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 83,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 75,702 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 75,701 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,952 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 68,952 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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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S630 AYS is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S630 AYS, 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 S630 AYS registered?

S630 AYS is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S630 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S630 AYS shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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