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S267 DMR

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,112 mi
Last recorded145,112 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS267 DMR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 145,112 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 145,002 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 144,878 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

slight corrosion o/s/r/ inner and outer sill

Pass 15 Nov 2012 144,226 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 144,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 142,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 142,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 133,091 miles

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

advise nearside doorsill to floor is starting to corrode.

offside rear tyre has sidewall damgae to inside of tyre as marked with chalk this is a borderline failure due to how deep it is "near cords" suggest replacement as soon as possible.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 127,027 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 118,110 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 113,942 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 109,887 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 106,681 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 106,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

offside outer sill starting to corrode in places

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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S267 DMR is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S267 DMR, 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 S267 DMR registered?

S267 DMR is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S267 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S267 DMR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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