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S412 NFP

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

301,898 mi
Last recorded301,898 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS412 NFP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 301,898 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 292,243 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 278,695 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 278,695 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 266,560 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 258,310 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 248,832 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 248,832 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 237,904 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 228,455 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 228,455 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 219,987 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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S412 NFP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S412 NFP, 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 S412 NFP?

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What year was S412 NFP registered?

S412 NFP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S412 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S412 NFP shows 12 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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