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S815 AYS

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,844 mi
Last recorded143,844 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS815 AYS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 143,844 miles

Rear diff worn

Fail 3 Jul 2018 143,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear diff worn

Pass 13 Jul 2017 138,921 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 138,921 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 134,186 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 134,186 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 128,728 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 128,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 122,992 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limits

Fail 19 Sep 2014 122,992 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet opening handle adrift

centre brake light out

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limits

Pass 4 Sep 2013 116,779 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 116,773 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 110,477 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 110,477 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 106,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 102,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 102,763 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 98,172 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 98,170 miles

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

drop link rubbers split

high level brake light inop

o/s/ mirror cracked

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 Sep 2008 94,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 87,701 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 81,260 miles

advize front & rear discs slightly scored.

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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S815 AYS is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S815 AYS, 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

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What year was S815 AYS registered?

S815 AYS is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S815 AYS safe to buy?

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