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S260 DDL

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,316 mi
Last recorded88,316 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 DDL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,316 miles

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,395 miles

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

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

rear discs poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,046 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2010 73,996 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2009 68,664 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 62,534 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 54,962 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,319 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 44,682 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on both inner and outer edges.

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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S260 DDL is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S260 DDL, 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 S260 DDL registered?

S260 DDL is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S260 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S260 DDL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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