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S36 ABN

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,197 mi
Last recorded137,197 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 ABN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 137,197 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s/r/tyres worn from inner edge

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2017 134,676 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

n/s/and o/s/inner sill slightly corroded

underbody general corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2016 131,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underbody general corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2015 126,937 miles

Oil leak

Play in suspension

Pass 22 Oct 2014 122,360 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 110,109 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 100,512 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 98,775 miles

Fuel line corroding.

Screen damage evident.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 98,775 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

All disc pads wearing.

Fuel line corroding.

Offside rear disc scored.

Screen damage evident.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 95,500 miles

nail in nearside front tyre and well worn on inside edge of tread pattern

one front to rear steel brake pipe corroded. Difficult to fully inspect all steel brake pipes due to obstructed view and protective coating applied

Fail 14 Jul 2010 95,498 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre and well worn on inside edge of tread pattern

one front to rear steel brake pipe corroded. Difficult to fully inspect all steel brake pipes due to obstructed view and protective coating applied

Pass 14 Jul 2009 91,507 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 87,907 miles

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 12 Jul 2007 84,340 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 84,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,561 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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S36 ABN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue 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 S36 ABN, 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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S36 ABN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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