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S294 PNK

1998 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,807 mi
Last recorded107,807 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 PNK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 107,807 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 103,409 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 94,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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S294 PNK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S294 PNK, 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 S294 PNK?

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What year was S294 PNK registered?

S294 PNK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S294 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S294 PNK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S294 PNK have outstanding finance?

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