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S996 NCF

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,949 mi
Last recorded130,949 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 NCF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 130,949 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 7 Mar 2019 124,977 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Fail 7 Mar 2019 124,977 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 114,912 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 108,547 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexy brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 108,547 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexy brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,960 miles

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

Windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Fail 17 Jul 2014 85,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 85,479 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,640 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 73,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,842 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 2 Jul 2012 65,842 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,749 miles

crack in screen

rear brake discs slightly pitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,951 miles

crack in screen

oil leak

rear discs pitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to nearside base of windscreen

sidewall cracking to offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2009 55,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

damage to nearside base of windscreen

sidewall cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2008 54,782 miles

sidewall cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 10 Mar 2007 53,084 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 53,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

light sidewall cracking to both front and both rear tyres

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2006 50,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

large crack nearside of windscreen but not in wiper sweep

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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S996 NCF is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S996 NCF, 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 S996 NCF registered?

S996 NCF is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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