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S2 GMW

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

37,311 mi
Last recorded37,311 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 GMW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 37,311 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 37,288 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 36,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,777 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 36,663 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 36,507 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 36,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,271 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 35,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,322 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 34,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,361 miles

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

Rear number plate is getting poor.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,774 miles

NSF Tyre bald on inner edge, also starting to perish

Rear Number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Sep 2010 32,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSF Tyre bald on inner edge, also starting to perish

Rear Number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,317 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 32,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

strong advise n/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,612 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2008 31,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,872 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2007 30,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,245 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 29,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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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S2 GMW is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S2 GMW, 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 S2 GMW registered?

S2 GMW is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S2 GMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 GMW shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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