MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,288 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
play in both rear anti roll bar drop links
play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link
play in rear suspension bushes
slight play in steering rack
stone chip in windscreen
both rear tyres worn and close to limit
slight play in near side front both rear anti roll bar drop link
stone chip in window screen
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake pads and discs worn †
slight play in rear antiroll bar drop links
slight play in rear hub mounting bushes
stonechip in windscreen
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S394 BPK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S394 BPK, 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 S394 BPK registered?
S394 BPK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 10 December 1998.
Is S394 BPK safe to buy?
The MOT history for S394 BPK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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