MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
airbag light on.
damage wheel rims.
deterioration rear number plate.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
stone chips front windscreen.
water ingress rear lamps.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
airbag light on.
damage wheel rims.
deterioration rear number plate.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
stone chips front windscreen.
water ingress rear lamps.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
airbag light on.
damage wheel rims.
deterioration rear number plate.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
stone chips front windscreen.
water ingress nearside rear lamps.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
engine sump thread in poor condition at drain plug.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine sump thread in poor condition at drain plug.
n/s/r brake back plate is rubbing on the disc/hub.
Centre Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S230 EHC is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S230 EHC, 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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What year was S230 EHC registered?
S230 EHC is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 17 November 1998.
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