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S298 BPH

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,789 mi
Last recorded169,789 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 BPH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 169,789 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 169,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 165,773 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear offside and rear nearside shock absorbers poor performance

Fail 14 Feb 2014 165,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear offside and rear nearside shock absorbers poor performance

Pass 25 Feb 2013 158,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2012 149,263 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 149,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 144,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 140,087 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 134,518 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 129,309 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 122,038 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S298 BPH is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 117,158 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 S298 BPH, 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 27 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 S298 BPH registered?

S298 BPH is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S298 BPH safe to buy?

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