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S807 GWT

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,600 mi
Last recorded113,600 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS807 GWT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 113,600 miles

slight play in antirollbar arms

Pass 28 Apr 2009 111,304 miles

A.B.S lamp is intermittent in its operation

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both nearside and offside bump-stops are deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2008 102,569 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 88,577 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 72,510 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 72,510 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S807 GWT is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S807 GWT, 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 S807 GWT registered?

S807 GWT is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S807 GWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S807 GWT shows 7 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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