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S637 RDF

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,556 mi
Last recorded127,556 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS637 RDF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 127,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 127,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 122,956 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 114,769 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 110,422 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 110,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord showing (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall tread edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord showing (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front disc's slightly worn.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing centre and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 102,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 95,859 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,144 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 79,454 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 79,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,358 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 73,358 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,954 miles

Offside rear upper suspension arm outer dust cover has a pin hole

Slight play on offside rear anti-roll bar outer link balljoint

Fail 26 Feb 2010 67,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear upper suspension arm outer dust cover has a pin hole

Slight play on offside rear anti-roll bar outer link balljoint

Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play on offside rear anti-roll bar outer link arm upper balljoint.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,787 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 61,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to adjust offside headlamp aim,insides are all insecure.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,103 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,866 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 56,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S637 RDF is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S637 RDF, 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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S637 RDF is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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