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S338 CKS

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

100,129 mi
Last recorded100,129 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 CKS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 100,129 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 100,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust backbox heatshield loose.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 99,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 97,278 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))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 97,278 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 95,659 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2022 94,612 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 94,102 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,677 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes rusty.

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,352 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 91,128 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 91,128 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 89,400 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,589 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 86,133 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,869 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,673 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 80,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,658 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 78,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 76,991 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 76,991 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 73,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 73,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 70,007 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 66,956 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 66,945 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 63,499 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 63,498 miles

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

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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S338 CKS is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S338 CKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S338 CKS registered?

S338 CKS is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S338 CKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S338 CKS shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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