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S446 UEG

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 UEG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 131,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 124,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 124,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

nearside front tyre poor condition in tread area

wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Nov 2013 118,799 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 110,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 110,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 101,500 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 101,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre wearing inner edge

numerous cuts in front tyre sidewalls

oily residue sump

rear silencer deteriorating and blowing slightly

slight play near side rear anti roll bar link

Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,879 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,321 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 91,300 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 91,240 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S446 UEG 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 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 S446 UEG, 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 S446 UEG registered?

S446 UEG is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S446 UEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S446 UEG shows 15 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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