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S177 UVG

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,385 mi
Last recorded187,385 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 UVG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 187,385 miles

Center fuel pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both side sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 187,340 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing. (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All four tyres wearing on inner tread. 225/45/r17-91w

Child seat fitted.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 184,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2014 180,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 180,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Apr 2013 174,782 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 174,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 168,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 160,949 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 154,986 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 150,693 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 145,203 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 145,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 134,234 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 123,103 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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S177 UVG is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S177 UVG, 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 S177 UVG registered?

S177 UVG is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S177 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S177 UVG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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