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S377 SPV

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,948 mi
Last recorded103,948 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS377 SPV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 103,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

hole in n/s/f wing

slight damage to both o/s wheels

slight play at both front steering arms

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2012 103,948 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

hole in n/s/f wing

slight damage to both o/s wheels

slight play at both front steering arms

slight play at rear anti roll bar links

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2012 103,944 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

bodywork and underneath corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 101,520 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both fron wiper blades torn

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre heavyly cracked

o/s/r wheel buckled

power steering belt cracked

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2011 101,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both fron wiper blades torn

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre heavyly cracked

o/s/r wheel buckled

power steering belt cracked

traction control light on

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 98,405 miles

both nearside outer anti roll outer links are worn

offside front tyre very close to legal limit

Fail 16 Nov 2010 98,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both nearside outer anti roll outer links are worn

offside front tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 7 Dec 2009 94,469 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 94,469 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 93,044 miles

nearside washer jet leaking

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside and offside track rods slight movement

nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges

nearside front anti roll bar link top boot holed

slight movement at nearside headlamp

slight movement nearside rear wheel bearing

trim loose at offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 11 Nov 2008 93,044 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside and offside track rods slight movement

nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges

nearside front anti roll bar link top boot holed

nearside washer jet leaking

slight movement at nearside headlamp

trim loose at offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 4 Dec 2007 89,563 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 89,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 82,727 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 82,559 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 76,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres wearing on edges

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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S377 SPV 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 50%.

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 S377 SPV, 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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S377 SPV is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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