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ExpiredMileage
129,478 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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headlamp adjusters are held together with cable ties
catalytic converter on o/s runs literally red hot,this in my opinion is dangerous
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
headlamp adjusters are held together with cable ties
catalytic converter on o/s runs literally red hot,this in my opinion is dangerous
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
wipers poor
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
baby seat in offside rear
both rear antiroll bar link rods are worn
both rear tyres are worn
nearside front antiroll bar link rod ball joint is worn
nearside wiper starting to split
rear brake pads are worn
rear exhaust heatshield is loose on exhaust system
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyres close to limit
n/s front shock shows signs of being cleaned but still has damping effect and piston is only slightly damp
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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)
condensation in o/s headlamp
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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S175 BHC is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S175 BHC, 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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S175 BHC is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 9 October 1998.
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