MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,140 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front to rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front to rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S163 DCN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S163 DCN, 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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How do I check the history of S163 DCN?
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What year was S163 DCN registered?
S163 DCN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 21 October 1998.
Is S163 DCN safe to buy?
The MOT history for S163 DCN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S163 DCN have outstanding finance?
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