MOT Status
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179,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear facing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear facing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc corroding
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (3.6.B.4d)
engine covers fitted
oil leak
under body covers fitted
wiper blades poor
Front brake discs are slightly worn.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear brake discs are slightly pitted.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
brake discs pitted
hand brake application slightly uneven
air bag light on
cut nearside rear tyre side wall
front brake discs wearing
unable to carrry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
air bag light on
both front brake discs wearing
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S457 FAR is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 S457 FAR, 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 S457 FAR registered?
S457 FAR is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S457 FAR safe to buy?
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