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S428 MLM

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,568 mi
Last recorded151,568 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 MLM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 151,568 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush center (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Housing (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Center (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 151,568 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush center (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Housing (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Center (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 142,368 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 132,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 123,584 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 113,896 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 113,896 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 105,518 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,220 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 97,220 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 89,075 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 80,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 72,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,438 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 56,798 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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S428 MLM is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S428 MLM, 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.

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What year was S428 MLM registered?

S428 MLM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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