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S363 APC

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,760 mi
Last recorded57,760 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS363 APC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 57,760 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 57,740 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,975 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 53,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,231 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,681 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,010 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 49,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,181 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 47,554 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,554 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,904 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,071 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,234 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,827 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,014 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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S363 APC is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S363 APC, 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 S363 APC registered?

S363 APC is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S363 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S363 APC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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