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S249 GHW

1998 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,067 mi
Last recorded143,067 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 GHW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 143,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 140,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 137,708 miles

o/s & n/s front brake discs corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 134,615 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 131,421 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 131,421 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 128,396 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 125,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 125,294 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 122,105 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 118,483 miles

rear number plate slight water ingress.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 115,166 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 111,591 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 107,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 103,098 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 103,098 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 103,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S249 GHW is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S249 GHW, 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 S249 GHW registered?

S249 GHW is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S249 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S249 GHW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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