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S256 BPK

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,145 mi
Last recorded171,145 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 BPK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 171,145 miles

Front both coil springs corroded

both fuel piupes at rear are corroded

both inner sills at rear at jacking points has rust corrosion

oil leak

underguards fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 171,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front both coil springs corroded

both fuel piupes at rear are corroded

both inner sills at rear at jacking points has rust corrosion

oil leak

underguards fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 163,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner sills at rear has slight surface rust.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 155,867 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 147,259 miles

n/s/r hub lower bush has slight play.

o/s/f track rod end play.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 138,797 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 130,672 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in offside rear wheel

Pass 25 Mar 2010 123,700 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 113,848 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 107,984 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 107,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 99,715 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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S256 BPK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S256 BPK, 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 S256 BPK registered?

S256 BPK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S256 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 BPK shows 12 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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