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DC 9392

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,212 mi
Last recorded69,212 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC 9392
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 69,212 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

offside track rod end corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2025 69,212 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

offside track rod end corroded

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 67,541 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Nearside Front Outer O/S/F Track Rod End Corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve Stem Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 66,230 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 65,773 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 64,892 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 64,250 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 62,938 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 61,644 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 60,324 miles

All four tyre depths getting low.

Pass 17 May 2016 58,904 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 57,367 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 55,417 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 55,417 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 53,919 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 52,560 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 50,965 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 49,943 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,671 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,975 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 45,269 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 45,264 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 43,270 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 43,270 miles

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

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

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

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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DC 9392 is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DC 9392, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC 9392 registered?

DC 9392 is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is DC 9392 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC 9392 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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