MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres at 2-3mm
offside rear outer sidelight inoperative
rear body/exhaust heat shield loose
slight condensation in offside headlight
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres at 2-3mm
offside rear outer sidelight inoperative
rear body/exhaust heat shield loose
slight condensation in offside headlight
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S392 HWL is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S392 HWL, 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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What year was S392 HWL registered?
S392 HWL is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 24 November 1998.
Is S392 HWL safe to buy?
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