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S695 BDP

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

229,813 mi
Last recorded229,813 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS695 BDP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 229,813 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 229,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 190,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 162,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear flexible brake hoses lightly cracking.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 127,080 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 126,471 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 126,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine, body and part sill covers fitted.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 126,366 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

airbag light on

dent in nearside front wing

Pass 18 Aug 2007 124,767 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 124,741 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 95,079 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 95,079 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.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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S695 BDP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S695 BDP, 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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S695 BDP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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