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S211 UCV

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,678 mi
Last recorded136,678 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 UCV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 136,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

all tyres perished

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2015 136,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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 18 Nov 2014 132,731 miles

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

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

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 9 Nov 2013 128,504 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 120,898 miles

osr cill corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 118,687 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 118,687 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,061 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 104,233 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 95,194 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 95,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front tyres cracking between treads

Slight play rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 13 Nov 2007 87,946 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 87,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

water in o/s/f head light

Pass 15 Nov 2006 81,310 miles

slight condensation in nearside front indicator lense .Light not effected

Pass 17 Nov 2005 76,450 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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S211 UCV is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S211 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.

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S211 UCV is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 21 November 1998.

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