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S162 LNR

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,705 mi
Last recorded120,705 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 LNR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 120,705 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 119,909 miles

Both front wiper blades splitting

Both headlamp lenses frosted

Corrosion around closing sill areas

Corrosion to brake pipes, some hidden

Corrosion to some undercarriage components

Pass 14 Aug 2018 118,879 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Both headlamp lenses frosted

Condensation in os headlamp

Corrosion to exhaust & some undercarriage components

Corrosion to undercarriage & sill areas

General corrosion to brake pipes quite bad disappearing behind fuel tank

Fail 10 Aug 2018 118,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Condensation in os headlamp

Both front tyres cracking

Both headlamp lenses frosted

Corrosion to exhaust & some undercarriage components

Corrosion to undercarriage & sill areas

General corrosion to brake pipes quite bad disappearing behind fuel tank

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,595 miles

Both headlamp lenses frosted

Brake pipes corroded & concealed

Corrosion to some undercarriage components

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

Os headlamp condensated

Fail 14 Aug 2017 117,595 miles

Both headlamp lenses frosted

Brake pipes corroded & concealed

Corrosion to some undercarriage components

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low And beam pattern poor (1.8)

Os headlamp condensated

Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front headlamp lenses frosted

brake pipes at osr corroded & disappear behind covers

corrosion to parts of undercarriage & components

engine covers & undertrays fitted

osf washer poor

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 114,064 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear brake hoses perishing

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers splitting

Pass 18 Aug 2014 111,824 miles

both front headlamp lenses frosted

both headlamp beam patterns poor

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to exhaust

os headlamp condensated

os windscreen washer poor

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2013 109,228 miles

both fuel tank straps corroded

both rear brake hoses perishing

front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside washer poor

rear exhaust heatshield hanging down

Pass 15 Aug 2012 106,750 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 106,738 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 103,390 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 101,475 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust heatshield insecure & laying on rear silencer

Pass 24 Aug 2009 99,111 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 99,111 miles

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

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 31 Jul 2008 95,624 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 85,220 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 73,913 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 73,878 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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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S162 LNR is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S162 LNR, 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 S162 LNR registered?

S162 LNR is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S162 LNR safe to buy?

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