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S261 DBN

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,245 mi
Last recorded105,245 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 DBN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 105,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer body sill covers and under vehicle covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 24 Aug 2023 105,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer body sill covers and under vehicle covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2019 102,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 102,207 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,042 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 99,038 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 94,696 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 94,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 90,474 miles

both rear tyres perished, cracked and worn low

engine covers fitted

offside front tyre perished and cracked

rear brake discs deteriorated and corroded

rear diff leaking

Fail 7 Dec 2015 90,423 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished, cracked and worn low

engine covers fitted

offside front tyre perished and cracked

rear brake discs deteriorated and corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,802 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 86,802 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 82,353 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 82,353 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,830 miles

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

eye level brake light not working

severe oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2011 72,760 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,219 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 68,219 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 63,969 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 58,541 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,320 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 49,429 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 440,204 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 44,024 miles

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

both outer washers poor

n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

Fail 29 Nov 2005 44,024 miles

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

both outer washers poor

n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

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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S261 DBN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S261 DBN, 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

How do I check the history of S261 DBN?

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What year was S261 DBN registered?

S261 DBN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S261 DBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 DBN shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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