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S351 DKS

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,500 mi
Last recorded136,500 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS351 DKS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 136,500 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 135,681 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 135,681 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 126,791 miles

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

air con fan catching on surround

nearside rear diff drive shaft oil seal weaping

offside rear diff drive shaft oil seal weaping

Pass 18 Apr 2007 117,748 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 117,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 106,076 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 3.0 mm

Pass 23 Mar 2006 106,076 miles

both rear tyres 3.0 mm

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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S351 DKS is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S351 DKS, 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 S351 DKS registered?

S351 DKS is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S351 DKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S351 DKS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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