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S927 NBL

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,637 mi
Last recorded124,637 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS927 NBL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 124,637 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 124,636 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 121,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

wear n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 29 Apr 2010 121,860 miles

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

wear n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Fail 19 Feb 2009 118,183 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 118,183 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 114,650 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes borderline

Pass 2 Feb 2007 110,959 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres just legal

o/s handbrake poor borderline

Pass 16 Nov 2005 105,235 miles

uneven wear on both front tyres on inner edges

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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S927 NBL is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S927 NBL, 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 S927 NBL registered?

S927 NBL is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S927 NBL safe to buy?

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