MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/r wheel rim buckled/shown up on wheel balancer
slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint (rear arm)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint (rear arm)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on fuel pipes.
nail in offside rear tyre.
slight corrosion on front brake pipes.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion on fuel pipes.
nail in offside rear tyre.
slight corrosion on front brake pipes.
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S826 EBR is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S826 EBR, 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 S826 EBR?
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What year was S826 EBR registered?
S826 EBR is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 15 February 1999.
Is S826 EBR safe to buy?
The MOT history for S826 EBR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S826 EBR have outstanding finance?
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