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S215 CGT

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,097 mi
Last recorded149,097 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 CGT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 149,097 miles

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Rear SUBFRAME BUSH PERISHED

O/S/R AND N/S/R PARK BRAKE CABLES INSECURE AND REINFORCING RUSTED/SPLIT

Offside Front BUMP STOP RUBBER/SPLIT/BROKEN

Offside Rear SUBFRAME BUSH WEAR/SPLIT

Rear BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED

Pass 15 Sep 2016 143,833 miles

DIFF OIL LEAK

Pass 15 Sep 2015 138,191 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 132,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 132,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 125,516 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 125,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 117,504 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 117,504 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 109,126 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 104,586 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,513 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 99,513 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 93,639 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 87,373 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 79,760 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 72,370 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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S215 CGT is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S215 CGT, 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

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What year was S215 CGT registered?

S215 CGT is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S215 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S215 CGT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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