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L10 MHS

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,223 mi
Last recorded126,223 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 MHS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 126,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND OFFSIDE REAR PERISHED OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 123,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN OUTER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 123,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN OUTER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 123,607 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 123,510 miles

All four tyre's cracking sidewalls

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 123,252 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 122,755 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 122,754 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 122,068 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 119,350 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 111,908 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 108,422 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 101,155 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 95,945 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 95,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 91,712 miles

Front disc's slightly lipped.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 80,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Nov 2007 76,815 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 72,334 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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L10 MHS is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L10 MHS, 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 L10 MHS registered?

L10 MHS is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is L10 MHS safe to buy?

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