MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,189 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine undertray loose
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
air bag light on
o/s/r lamp broken
Airbag Light On
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
aux belt starting to split
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
aux belt starting to split
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S34 EBW is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 S34 EBW, 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
How do I check the history of S34 EBW?
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What year was S34 EBW registered?
S34 EBW is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 13 August 1998.
Is S34 EBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S34 EBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S34 EBW have outstanding finance?
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