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S280 CEE

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,814 mi
Last recorded74,814 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 CEE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 74,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 73,135 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,289 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 68,853 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 67,999 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 67,560 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,127 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,999 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 65,999 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,370 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight corrosion around jacking point

Pass 29 Jul 2016 64,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,310 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,371 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,686 miles

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

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

radiator leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,714 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,252 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 50,127 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,313 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 48,313 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,658 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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S280 CEE is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S280 CEE, 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 S280 CEE?

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What year was S280 CEE registered?

S280 CEE is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S280 CEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S280 CEE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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