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S295 HKN

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,383 mi
Last recorded112,383 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 HKN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 112,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 112,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 109,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 108,584 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 106,829 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 104,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 103,590 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 100,182 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,643 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 95,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,374 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 92,018 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 90,501 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 89,254 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 89,254 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,314 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 85,198 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,099 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 77,493 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 74,308 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 69,609 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 64,521 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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S295 HKN 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 86.4%.

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 S295 HKN, 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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S295 HKN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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