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S461 DSF

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,525 mi
Last recorded157,525 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 DSF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 157,525 miles

underside starting to rust

Fail 13 Dec 2013 147,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 147,450 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 141,402 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 141,392 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2012 141,263 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

headlights deteriorated

airbag light on

gearbox oil leaks

offside rear inner side light inop

poor beam pattern both front headlights

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded recomend attention

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2011 135,795 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

offside rear inner side light not working

oil around gearbox

rear number plate discoloured

slight play at nearside rear hub assembly

Pass 23 Jul 2010 131,587 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 131,417 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2009 123,856 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 111,049 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear boot catch faulty

Pass 26 Jun 2007 102,907 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 102,818 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2006 93,754 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr brake hose has a small cut in it †rear tyre worn bald inside edges †nsr tyre worn low †rear no plate delaminating

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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S461 DSF is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S461 DSF, 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 S461 DSF registered?

S461 DSF is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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