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S433 MLU

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,825 mi
Last recorded113,825 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS433 MLU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 113,825 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 113,283 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 110,475 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 107,041 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,105 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,225 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 98,826 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 92,506 miles

air bag light stays on

Fail 5 Dec 2011 92,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

air bag light stays on

Pass 18 Dec 2010 87,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 80,796 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 72,551 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 1 Dec 2008 72,516 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,041 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 62,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 58,988 miles

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

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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S433 MLU is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S433 MLU, 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 S433 MLU registered?

S433 MLU is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S433 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S433 MLU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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