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S450 TWA

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,714 mi
Last recorded88,714 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 TWA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 88,714 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 86,599 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 83,462 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 81,481 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 79,596 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,385 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 77,173 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,950 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 72,186 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,618 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 68,605 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,839 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,874 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,471 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 58,277 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,108 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,147 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,839 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,844 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,444 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 37,470 miles

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

Offside 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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S450 TWA is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 TWA, 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

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What year was S450 TWA registered?

S450 TWA is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S450 TWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S450 TWA shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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