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S413 PNK

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

239,521 mi
Last recorded239,521 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS413 PNK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 239,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH n/s and o/s MAIN rear/front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 232,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 229,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear end running across from left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 223,380 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 215,647 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 215,647 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 202,156 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 189,203 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 189,199 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 181,045 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 181,045 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Zone B (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 171,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 171,921 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Navigation device. (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 161,021 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 161,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 151,044 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 140,678 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 130,050 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 118,362 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 105,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 98,946 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 88,757 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 80,570 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 73,068 miles

both front tyres worn on very outer edges

Pass 20 Nov 2006 62,374 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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S413 PNK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S413 PNK, 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

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What year was S413 PNK registered?

S413 PNK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S413 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S413 PNK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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