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S391 DAE

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,899 mi
Last recorded101,899 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 DAE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 101,899 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 99,021 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 83,054 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 713,465 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 41,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate discoloured

noise from h/brake when rear wheels spun ?

Pass 25 Jul 2006 59,179 miles

handbrake feel?

wiper blades ?

Pass 3 Aug 2005 54,126 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 54,050 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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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S391 DAE is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S391 DAE, 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 S391 DAE?

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What year was S391 DAE registered?

S391 DAE is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S391 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S391 DAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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