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S450 LEP

1998 BMW 523

Blue Gas bi-fuel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

463,756 mi
Last recorded463,756 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 LEP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 463,756 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 449,780 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 437,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 422,019 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 405,057 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 387,414 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 380,014 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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S450 LEP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,500cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S450 LEP, 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 S450 LEP?

You can check the full history of S450 LEP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S450 LEP registered?

S450 LEP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S450 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S450 LEP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S450 LEP have outstanding finance?

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