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S168 YGU

1998 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,381 mi
Last recorded107,381 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 YGU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 107,381 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 102,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 98,899 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 98,898 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 98,743 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 97,963 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,057 miles

Front suspension bump stops perished

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 97,057 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Front suspension bump stops perished

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 96,150 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 95,177 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,623 miles

nearside headlamp low

slight oil leak on rear of gearbox

Pass 14 Nov 2012 91,882 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,888 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 90,491 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 89,058 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 87,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 85,931 miles

Alternator belt cracked.

Play in N/S/R anti roll bar link.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 83,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 80,869 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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S168 YGU is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S168 YGU, 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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What year was S168 YGU registered?

S168 YGU is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S168 YGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S168 YGU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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