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S409 BPK

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

156,734 mi
Last recorded156,734 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS409 BPK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 156,734 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 153,577 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 151,790 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 149,258 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 148,286 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 148,286 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 144,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bold on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 0n 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 140,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 140,585 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake reading low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 134,872 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 134,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low reflector detached from adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low reflector detached from adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 130,922 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 130,921 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 126,351 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 121,285 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 121,283 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 113,928 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,041 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 101,116 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 101,108 miles

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

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 10 Dec 2011 93,879 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 93,879 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 87,375 miles

Both N/S Tyres worn to limits.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 81,791 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 81,790 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 76,038 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 68,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 60,106 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 53,693 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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S409 BPK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S409 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S409 BPK?

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What year was S409 BPK registered?

S409 BPK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S409 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S409 BPK shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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