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S348 AYG

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,679 mi
Last recorded133,679 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS348 AYG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 133,679 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

undertrays

Pass 7 Nov 2019 132,950 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded/pitted

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 16% efficiency. Nearside reading less than half of offside reading. ADVISE INSPECTION/REPAIR SOON

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded. Outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre chassis rails have surface corrosion. Undertrays fitted fitted, making full assessment difficult. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 132,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded/pitted

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 16% efficiency. Nearside reading less than half of offside reading. ADVISE INSPECTION/REPAIR SOON

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded. Outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre chassis rails have surface corrosion. Undertrays fitted fitted, making full assessment difficult. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 129,613 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is cracked / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded / advise replacement ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is cracked / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 129,613 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is cracked / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded / advise replacement ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is cracked / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 126,354 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 126,353 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At jacking point / inner sill / wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 124,907 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,574 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear parking brake performance only just met

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Outer sill covers fitted and under trays

Pass 5 Nov 2014 121,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 121,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 120,232 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s washers need adjusting

Pass 24 Oct 2012 118,575 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2012 118,570 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 116,552 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 114,721 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 114,717 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 111,119 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 107,120 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 102,676 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 102,673 miles

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 99,154 miles

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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S348 AYG is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S348 AYG, 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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S348 AYG is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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