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S875 NJH

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,120 mi
Last recorded165,120 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 NJH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 165,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 161,949 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 157,857 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 154,671 miles

front lower suspension arm - bushes perished & worn/play

front to rear fuel lines heavily corroded

n/s door mirror - glass cracked

o/s & n/s inner + outer sill areas corroded

plastic under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring certain items at time of test

Fail 16 Jan 2016 154,671 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front lower suspension arm - bushes perished & worn/play

front to rear fuel lines heavily corroded

n/s door mirror - glass cracked

o/s & n/s inner + outer sill areas corroded

plastic under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring certain items at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2015 151,808 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 147,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

fuel pipes corroded

near side front jacking point corroded but not affecting braking or steering

Fail 6 Jan 2014 147,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

fuel pipes corroded

near side front jacking point corroded but not affecting braking or steering

Pass 12 Jan 2013 143,720 miles

cooling system - radiator leaking

front windscreen chipped in swept area

fuel lines heavily corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills heavily corroded

slight play detected at both front steering arms

Fail 11 Jan 2013 143,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

fuel lines heavily corroded

cooling system - radiator leaking

front windscreen chipped in swept area

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills heavily corroded

slight play detected at both front steering arms

Pass 2 Nov 2011 138,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel lines have surface rust

o/s/f headlamp density starting to lower, also condensation in lamps

radiator has slight leak at neck

rear handbrake could do with clean out and adjustment

Pass 6 Jan 2011 134,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 130,014 miles

Mainline brake pipes starting to rust at tank area.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 125,947 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 121,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 117,656 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 114,701 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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S875 NJH is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S875 NJH, 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 S875 NJH registered?

S875 NJH is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S875 NJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S875 NJH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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