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S189 VWB

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,486 mi
Last recorded177,486 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 VWB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 177,486 miles

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

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

o/s headlight lens poor condition

outer sills covered in trims

Pass 16 Nov 2015 168,699 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened brace plate missing (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front prop shaft rubber poor condition

rear brake disc corroded/worn

screen cracked across bottom.not in view

Pass 1 Nov 2014 163,752 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 160,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 151,270 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2011 142,444 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 134,645 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 134,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 130,287 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 124,491 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 124,491 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 120,509 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 114,814 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 10,018 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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S189 VWB is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S189 VWB, 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 S189 VWB registered?

S189 VWB is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S189 VWB safe to buy?

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