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S468 FVO

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,283 mi
Last recorded111,283 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 FVO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 111,283 miles

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

offside rear anti-roll bar linkage has slight play

Fail 20 Oct 2016 111,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 110,469 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 110,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 110,089 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 105,733 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 105,733 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 100,110 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 91,735 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 83,665 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 74,629 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 66,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 58,256 miles

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.

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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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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What year was S468 FVO registered?

S468 FVO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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