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S210 BPL

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,105 mi
Last recorded86,105 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 BPL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 86,105 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,862 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,351 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 68,351 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,011 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,979 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 51,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 51,622 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 45,752 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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S210 BPL is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S210 BPL, 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

How do I check the history of S210 BPL?

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What year was S210 BPL registered?

S210 BPL is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S210 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S210 BPL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S210 BPL have outstanding finance?

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