MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,336 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear centre fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
nearside front of outer sill damaged
nearside rear side lamp not working (one of two)
rear bumper loose
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
nearside front of outer sill damaged
nearside rear side lamp not working (one of two)
rear bumper loose
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
front brake pads worn thin
nearside front tyre worn to 3mm, 225 55 r16 95 v
nearside rear brake disc corroded
rear brake pads worn thin
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
front brake pads worn thin
nearside front tyre worn to 3mm, 225 55 r16 95 v
nearside rear brake disc corroded
rear brake pads worn thin
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Oil leak
limited inspection to certain components due to installation of manufacturers lower engine cover.
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.
Oil leak
limited inspection to certain components due to installation of manufacturers lower engine cover.
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
O/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES X2 CORRODED
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S320 BWP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 S320 BWP, 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 S320 BWP registered?
S320 BWP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S320 BWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S320 BWP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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