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S451 MLN

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,341 mi
Last recorded151,341 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS451 MLN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 151,341 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 151,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both nearside and offside headlight internals loose plus adjusters not working so unable to adjust aim

Pass 30 Jul 2012 147,521 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 147,519 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 142,705 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 137,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 132,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 132,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 127,814 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 124,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear pads slighty worn

Pass 3 Aug 2006 121,068 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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S451 MLN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S451 MLN, 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 S451 MLN registered?

S451 MLN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S451 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S451 MLN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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