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S193 ARO

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

166,338 mi
Last recorded166,338 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 ARO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 166,338 miles

Emissions not tested engine cutting out on test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (inner sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension rear arm outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (inner sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension rear arm outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion to vehicle underboder + suspension parts in various places but not considered excessive

Pass 10 Oct 2018 163,368 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front wiper blades becoming worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills at the rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage various hoses (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 163,368 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front wiper blades becoming worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills at the rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage various hoses (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 160,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded n/s front to rear ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to vehicle under body/chassis/suspension parts in various places but not considered excessive

n/s front brake back plate corroded/slightly insecure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 157,060 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front worn/pitted (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded n/s o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front brake disc slightly corroded/insecure

n/s o/s rear diff seals leaking oil

n/s wiper blade smearing

slight coolant leak around thermostsat housing area

slight corrosion to underbody + chassis + suspension parts in various places

slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stab-bushes

various minor engine oil leaks

Fail 18 Oct 2016 157,059 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s o/s front outer (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested coolant leak + over heating (7.3.A.1)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front worn/pitted (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded n/s o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front brake disc slightly corroded/insecure

n/s o/s rear diff seals leaking oil

n/s wiper blade smearing

slight coolant leak around thermostsat housing area

slight corrosion to underbody + chassis + suspension parts in various places

slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stab-bushes

various minor engine oil leaks

Fail 7 Sep 2016 157,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both nearside and offside driveshaft seals leaking

engine overheats

front shocker bump stops perished

nearside front back plate slightly corroded and insecure

slight coolant leak from thermostat housing

undertrays fitted that obscure various components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 151,441 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s front outer slightly splitting cracking (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front slightly worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

front to rear fuel line slightly corroded

n/s front brake discs back plate slightly insecure

n/s front tyre worn both edges + splitting cracking

n/s o/s front aims slightly dull

n/s o/s various vehicle underbody/chassis slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 151,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s front outer slightly splitting cracking (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front slightly worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

front to rear fuel line slightly corroded

n/s front brake discs back plate slightly insecure

n/s front tyre worn both edges + splitting cracking

n/s o/s front aims slightly dull

n/s o/s various vehicle underbody/chassis slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 145,225 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both nearside and offside front shock absorber bump stops perished

both nearside and offside rear tyres cracking between tread blocks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside handbrake cable outer cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2014 145,225 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both nearside and offside front shock absorber bump stops perished

both nearside and offside rear tyres cracking between tread blocks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside handbrake cable outer cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 140,179 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

n/s front brake dics back plate slightly corroded/insecure

o/s front tyre splitting/cracking inbetween tread

slight oil weap o/s rear diff seal

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 18 Sep 2012 134,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front brake disc slightly insecure due corrosion around lower securing bolt

n/s o/s front abs sensor surround slightly damaged around securing bolts

slight play n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stab-bushes

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Fail 14 Sep 2011 129,319 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine drive belt slightly splitting/cracking

n/s front brake disc shield slightly insecure

slight play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end

Pass 14 Sep 2011 129,319 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine drive belt slightly splitting/cracking

n/s front brake disc shield slightly insecure

slight play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end

Pass 15 Sep 2010 124,144 miles

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

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

n/s o/s front head lamp aims slightly dull

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

various under body condition slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 123,486 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear diff side seals weeping slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2008 122,977 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear differential side seals leaking slightly.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge. (raised tread pattern)

offside front tyre wearing on edges. (raised tread pattern)

unable to check brake fluid level in reservoir.

various small chips in windscreen zones a and b.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 122,849 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear differential side seals leaking slightly.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge. (raised tread pattern)

offside front tyre wearing on edges. (raised tread pattern)

unable to check brake fluid level in reservoir.

various small chips in windscreen zones a and b.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 114,289 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 114,289 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear differential side seal leaking.

windscreen chipped edge of zone a.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 106,016 miles

airbag warning light on.

both rear flexible brake hoses perishing.

front brake discs worn and pitted.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

front wiper blades smearing windscreen.

offside front brake pipe corroded.

rear tyres worn on edges.

windscreen chipped in zone b.

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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S193 ARO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S193 ARO, 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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S193 ARO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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