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S212 DHC

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,709 mi
Last recorded146,709 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 DHC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 146,709 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 135,035 miles

n/s/f wiper getting smeary

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

plastic sill mcovers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2007 134,422 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge 2mm

Fail 31 Oct 2007 134,422 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge 2mm

Pass 27 Oct 2006 118,195 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

off side door mirror cover missing

Pass 24 Oct 2005 107,394 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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S212 DHC is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S212 DHC, 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 S212 DHC?

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What year was S212 DHC registered?

S212 DHC is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S212 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S212 DHC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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