MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,545 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear outer sidelight inoperative.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge. Cords nearly exposed.
Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge. Cords nearly exposed.
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear outer sidelight inoperative.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge. Cords nearly exposed.
Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge. Cords nearly exposed.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.
Offside rear subframe front bush split.
Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
pas leak
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
pas leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both Rear Tyres Have Zero Tread On Inner Edges
Headlight Washer Bottle Leaking
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S42 MBY is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S42 MBY, 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 S42 MBY registered?
S42 MBY is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 3 August 1998.
Is S42 MBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for S42 MBY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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