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S335 EAR

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

191,225 mi
Last recorded191,225 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 EAR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 191,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 179,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully assess condition of sills due to plastic trims.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 170,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill .Unable to fully assess due to plastic moulding. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. Unable to fully assess due to plastic moulding. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 161,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside outersill damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2019 158,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

cover sills fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2019 158,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

cover sills fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 154,766 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Washer jet weak/aim poor

Oil leak

Outer Both sills corroded/bubbling

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 151,931 miles

front to rear brake pipes heavy corrosion

nearside and offside rear brake hoses heavily perished only just a pass

offside front brake pipe heavy corroded

outer sills corroded and damaged

rear tyres low on tread

slight bind to the nearside rear brake

Pass 8 Aug 2016 147,327 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rears (3.6.B.4d)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 137,228 miles

front tyres wearing low

engine oil leaks

Pass 15 Aug 2014 122,194 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 104,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 104,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 87,782 miles

both side rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,888 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 74,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s handbrake on limits

Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,303 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 67,958 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,403 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 57,335 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,726 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 46,628 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 46,627 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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S335 EAR is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S335 EAR, 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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S335 EAR is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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