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B19 POP

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

100,615 mi
Last recorded100,615 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 POP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 100,615 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 98,806 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded and partially obscured

Both rear tyres are worn

Pass 19 Oct 2023 97,060 miles

The n/s front to rear brake pipe is quite badly corroded above the rear subframe

The n/s parking brake is poor

Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,571 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 93,897 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,899 miles

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Front shock bump stop damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,694 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 89,673 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 87,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,355 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 80,770 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,393 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - slightly worn (3.5.1i)

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,207 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,765 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,263 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,040 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 brake discs slightly worn

both front inner tyres wearing thin

n/s/f tyre has a cut in tread, no cords showing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 62,206 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,800 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,032 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 55,022 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 51,388 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 48,008 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 42,649 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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B19 POP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 117,395 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 B19 POP, 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 28 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B19 POP registered?

B19 POP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is B19 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 POP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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