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S457 FAR

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

179,211 mi
Last recorded179,211 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 FAR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 179,211 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 173,120 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 167,711 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 162,286 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 157,685 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 153,357 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 150,775 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 145,549 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 145,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 141,561 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015

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.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 131,561 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 131,561 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 130,799 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 128,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light on

both front brake discs wearing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 126,535 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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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?

The MOT history for S457 FAR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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