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S188 LBK

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,977 mi
Last recorded147,977 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 LBK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 147,977 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 147,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front ton rear feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 139,646 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 139,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,107 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 130,105 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 122,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 122,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 111,348 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to and over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 111,345 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to and over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm spare fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 103,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear pipes corroded/pitted by fueltank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded/pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front seatbelt catch mechanisim appears worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 103,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear pipes corroded/pitted by fueltank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded/pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front seatbelt catch mechanisim appears worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2017 103,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens condensated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (under fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked / advise replacement ASAP (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked / advise replacement ASAP (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and cracked on tread and sidewalls / advise replacement ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 100,004 miles

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

hand brake just pass

Fail 27 Oct 2016 100,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 97,672 miles

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)

sills covered

Pass 10 Dec 2014 93,012 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 88,900 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 84,403 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 84,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,682 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 76,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,804 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,086 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,169 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,483 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 46,885 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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S188 LBK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S188 LBK, 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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S188 LBK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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