MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,004 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads near wear limit
thermostat housing split open while testing emissions / mechanical cooling fan clutch appears to be defective
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S45 BHC is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S45 BHC, 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 S45 BHC registered?
S45 BHC is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S45 BHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S45 BHC shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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