MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,128 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture all front to rear heavily corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear handbrake efforts weak
Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak around engine areas ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
both rear tyres in poor condition and slightly distorted on tread walls
Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak around engine areas ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal
oil leaks around engine areas
Coolant leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear handbrake efforts low and overall just legal
oil leaks around engine areas
slight wear on both rear brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear brake discs wearing thin
offside rear handbrake efforts low and overall just legal
oil leaks around engine areas
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside rear handbrake efforts low and overall just legal
oil leaks around engine areas
slight wear on both front brake discs
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S837 DNM is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 S837 DNM, 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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S837 DNM is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 25 January 1999.
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