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S41 EBW

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,358 mi
Last recorded122,358 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 EBW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2013 122,358 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 116,523 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 22 Jul 2011 112,840 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 108,405 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 104,246 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 98,082 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 93,004 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 87,563 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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S41 EBW is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S41 EBW, 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 S41 EBW?

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What year was S41 EBW registered?

S41 EBW is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S41 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S41 EBW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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