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S153 TNP

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,644 mi
Last recorded76,644 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 TNP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 76,644 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 74,640 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 73,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing/cracking badly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing/cracking badly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing/cracking badly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing/cracking badly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 71,893 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 2

Pass 17 Aug 2022 70,880 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 69,734 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 69,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 68,568 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 68,507 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,064 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,095 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 67,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,037 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 62,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front inner brake pads 4 mm

slight perishing rear brake hoses

Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,752 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,295 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,702 miles

Advise N/S/F headlamp in poor condition

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,902 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,674 miles

n/s/r lamp lens damaged.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,018 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,287 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 35,254 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,573 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,780 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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S153 TNP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver 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 S153 TNP, 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 S153 TNP registered?

S153 TNP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S153 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S153 TNP 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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