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S167 CDL

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,779 mi
Last recorded122,779 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 CDL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 122,779 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 121,264 miles

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

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

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

Slight weep from steering rack boots

Pass 8 Oct 2018 119,917 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2017 118,286 miles

front inner brake discs corroded and pads appear low

Pass 14 Oct 2016 115,694 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 112,576 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 109,323 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 106,357 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 103,982 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 99,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 95,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 95,957 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 93,399 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 87,259 miles

A NUMBER OF SMALL CHIPS IN ZONE A NOT EXCEEDING 10MM

Fail 15 Oct 2007 8,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 85,307 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 85,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 80,379 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 80,375 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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S167 CDL is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S167 CDL, 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 S167 CDL registered?

S167 CDL is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S167 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S167 CDL shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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