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S946 HUD

1999 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,060 mi
Last recorded129,060 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 HUD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 129,060 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot small split (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear parking brake low

o/s front seat belt slow to retract

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 128,357 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over floor obscuring some components

o/s front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 28 May 2014 127,956 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over floor obscuring some components

o/s front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 27 May 2014 127,956 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over floor obscuring some components

o/s front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 29 May 2013 127,467 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over floor and outer sill obscuring some components

o/s front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 29 May 2013 127,467 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over floor and outer sill obscuring some components

o/s front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 9 May 2012 126,317 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over front floor

Pass 13 May 2011 125,112 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 123,739 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 123,706 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 121,623 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 120,626 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 117,893 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 117,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 115,154 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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S946 HUD is a 1999 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S946 HUD, 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 S946 HUD registered?

S946 HUD is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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