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S808 BAX

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

159,658 mi
Last recorded159,658 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 BAX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 159,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 159,201 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Pass 31 May 2018 158,327 miles

Nearside Front valve stem damaged

Nearside Rear valve stem damaged

Pass 25 May 2017 155,996 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 155,996 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 151,097 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 145,193 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 139,141 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 132,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 125,007 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2011 116,783 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 108,288 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 97,760 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 87,137 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 75,610 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 67,720 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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S808 BAX is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S808 BAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S808 BAX?

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What year was S808 BAX registered?

S808 BAX is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S808 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S808 BAX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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