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S154 BPM

1998 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,602 mi
Last recorded114,602 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 BPM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 114,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 112,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 101,799 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 92,284 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 84,628 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 84,628 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 78,922 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,420 miles

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

anti roll link arm nearside front has play in lower ball joint and offside rear play in upper ball joint

both front anti roll link arm upper dust covers split

Fail 28 Aug 2009 74,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive 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)

anti roll link arm nearside front has play in lower ball joint and offside rear play in upper ball joint

both front anti roll link arm upper dust covers split

Pass 22 Aug 2008 66,450 miles

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

both anti-roll bar link arm upper dust covers split

Fail 22 Aug 2008 66,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both anti-roll bar link arm upper dust covers split

Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,658 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Sep 2006 56,289 miles

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

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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S154 BPM is a 1998 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S154 BPM, 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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S154 BPM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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