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S210 UCV

1998 BMW 523

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,142 mi
Last recorded26,142 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 UCV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 26,142 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 26,035 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 25,862 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 25,775 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 25,662 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 25,655 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 25,649 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 25,531 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 24,987 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 24,194 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 23,123 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,081 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 21,216 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 20,059 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 18,941 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 18,185 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 17,045 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2009 15,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 14,562 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 13,656 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

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 UCV is a 1998 BMW 523 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV?

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What year was S210 UCV registered?

S210 UCV is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S210 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S210 UCV shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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