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S414 MWN

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,889 mi
Last recorded82,889 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS414 MWN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 82,889 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 92,889 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 92,889 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 92,604 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,241 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,086 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,558 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 86,933 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,109 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 83,349 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,325 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 76,392 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 68,145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 60,413 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 60,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,706 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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S414 MWN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S414 MWN, 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 S414 MWN registered?

S414 MWN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S414 MWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S414 MWN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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