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S179 GAN

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,475 mi
Last recorded123,475 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 GAN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 123,475 miles

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 121,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 120,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 119,060 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 118,368 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 115,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 115,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 114,703 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 113,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 112,284 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 112,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,969 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,916 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 100,527 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,238 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 92,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,976 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 84,958 miles

B oth front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Mar 2010 82,742 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 77,136 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 70,985 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,766 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 59,078 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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S179 GAN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S179 GAN, 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 S179 GAN registered?

S179 GAN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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