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S275 CHW

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,701 mi
Last recorded193,701 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS275 CHW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 193,701 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 178,541 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 167,745 miles

advise both front brake pipes slightly pitted

advise front brake discs slightly pitted

advise rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 3 Sep 2012 167,744 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise both front brake pipes slightly pitted

advise front brake discs slightly pitted

advise rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 165,416 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 165,406 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 158,914 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 157,559 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 157,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 141,005 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 131,205 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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S275 CHW is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S275 CHW, 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.

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What year was S275 CHW registered?

S275 CHW is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S275 CHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S275 CHW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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