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H6 SSP

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,477 mi
Last recorded134,477 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 SSP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 134,477 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 132,592 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 130,911 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 130,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 123,432 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 115,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 107,899 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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H6 SSP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H6 SSP, 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

How do I check the history of H6 SSP?

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What year was H6 SSP registered?

H6 SSP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is H6 SSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H6 SSP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H6 SSP have outstanding finance?

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