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S633 NJB

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,495 mi
Last recorded91,495 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS633 NJB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,495 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

adv air flow meter disconnected

adv dash display faulty

adv front /rear brake disc worn/corroded

adv noise from nsr h/brake on operation

Fail 16 Jul 2013 91,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

adv air flow meter disconnected

adv dash display faulty

adv front /rear brake disc worn/corroded

adv noise from nsr h/brake on operation

Fail 9 Feb 2012 94,120 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise condensation in nsf h /lamp

Pass 9 Feb 2012 94,120 miles

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

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

advise condensation in nsf h /lamp

Fail 16 Dec 2010 92,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise rear brake disc worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 92,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise rear brake disc worn

Pass 12 Jan 2010

front and rear pads getting low

o s r park effort quite low

Fail 12 Jan 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front and rear pads getting low

o s r park effort quite low

Pass 16 Jan 2009 87,735 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 82,196 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 82,196 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

part of o s washer blocked

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2007 76,946 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 76,946 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner/outer edges

part of n s washer blocked

Pass 8 Feb 2006 71,340 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 71,340 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

front pads getting low

n s r tyre very close to limit

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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S633 NJB is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S633 NJB, 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 S633 NJB registered?

S633 NJB is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S633 NJB safe to buy?

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