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S807 NFP

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,461 mi
Last recorded131,461 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS807 NFP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 131,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 126,285 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 126,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 123,304 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 123,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER/FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing OUTER (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 122,783 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 111,921 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 111,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to see front and rear pads

Pass 7 Apr 2015 90,121 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 86,755 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 84,032 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 83,275 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 83,260 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 83,179 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 76,233 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 72,580 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 71,870 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 69,146 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 66,540 miles

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 NFP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NFP, 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 NFP registered?

S807 NFP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S807 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S807 NFP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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