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G8 MHP

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

144,062 mi
Last recorded144,062 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 MHP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 144,062 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 139,374 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 135,221 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 135,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 135,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 129,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 129,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 126,022 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 126,009 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 124,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 123,763 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 123,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 123,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 119,821 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 119,821 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,790 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 113,211 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 113,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 110,334 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 110,334 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 107,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracking to suspension rubbers

exhaust corroded

movement in n/s/r upper outer arm

rear coil springs corroded

slight movement in steering system

Fail 10 Mar 2014 106,971 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracking to suspension rubbers

exhaust corroded

movement in n/s/r upper outer arm

rear coil springs corroded

slight movement in steering system

Fail 16 Mar 2013 103,637 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 16 Mar 2013 103,637 miles

o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 12 Mar 2012 98,055 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

dampness to steering rack

o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 93,583 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear flexible brake hose age cracking

slight movement in o/s/r upper ball joint may need attention soon

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,985 miles

slight dampness aound power steering rack

slight play in n/s/r drop link

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2009 83,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil dampness around power steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2008 78,646 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 73,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 64,720 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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G8 MHP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 G8 MHP, 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 G8 MHP registered?

G8 MHP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is G8 MHP safe to buy?

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