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P802 OWR

1998 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,042 mi
Last recorded83,042 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 OWR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 83,042 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,611 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack/chip in screen at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 82,138 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 82,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached not fastened to roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front side lights flickering( led bulbs)

Pass 23 Sep 2022 81,990 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 81,926 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe leaking at bracket at nearside rear floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 81,450 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,194 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 81,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge+cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,394 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,977 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 77,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 75,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracking on outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,094 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres starting to crack on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,042 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,119 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on outer edges

brake pipes greased can't fully inspect

Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,617 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 66,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,612 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,244 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,429 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 58,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,952 miles

viscose fan coupling sticking causing fan to run constant, will effect fuel economy.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 51,643 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 51,556 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 51,011 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2005 50,766 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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P802 OWR is a 1998 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P802 OWR, 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 P802 OWR registered?

P802 OWR is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is P802 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P802 OWR shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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