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S175 EBW

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,874 mi
Last recorded117,874 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 EBW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 117,874 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 127,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 115,301 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 112,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

Fail 25 Feb 2010 111,248 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 111,248 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 108,422 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 Mar 2009 108,422 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2008 103,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 16 Mar 2007 98,641 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

Pass 17 Mar 2006 90,491 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

backing coming away from rear number plate

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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S175 EBW is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S175 EBW, 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

How do I check the history of S175 EBW?

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What year was S175 EBW registered?

S175 EBW is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S175 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S175 EBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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