MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,283 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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fuel tank straps slightly corroded
offside rear anti-roll bar linkage has slight play
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
fuel tank straps slightly corroded
offside rear anti-roll bar linkage has slight play
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
fuel tank straps slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to fully inspect rear metal brake pipes
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r brake disc rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both rear tyres have slight perishing
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both rear tyres have slight perishing
Brake pipes front to raer have slight white corrosion on them in various places
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both front tyres have slight bperishing
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S468 FVO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 S468 FVO, 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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S468 FVO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 17 November 1998.
Is S468 FVO safe to buy?
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