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S477 MLU

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,815 mi
Last recorded114,815 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS477 MLU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 114,815 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 136,597 miles

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

low effort from o/s parking brake

n/s/f plastic jacking point missing

power steering reservoir damp with fluid

slight corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

tyre tread depths both front and n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 6mm 225/55zr16 95w

various damage to windscreen all within limits

Fail 3 Nov 2011 136,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

low effort from o/s parking brake

n/s/f plastic jacking point missing

power steering reservoir damp with fluid

slight corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

tyre tread depths both front and n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 6mm 225/55zr16 95w

various damage to windscreen all within limits

Pass 17 Nov 2010 126,504 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f plastic jacking point missing

oil leak from rear diff

slight corrosion to both front to rear steel brake pipes

Fail 16 Nov 2010 126,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f plastic jacking point missing

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge which should be outer edge due to tyre incorrectly fitted

oil leak from rear diff

slight corrosion to both front to rear steel brake pipes

tyre tread depths n/s/f 2.5mm o/s/f 3mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 4mm 225/55r16 95w

Pass 16 Nov 2009 116,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from rear diff.

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r, on 6mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 225/55/16W.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 102,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r lower susspension arm has play in lower rear joint.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/r on 5mm, n/s/r on 3mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 225/55/16W.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 91,887 miles

o/s/r tyre tread depth now 8.0mm,

very slight play in both rear antiroll bar drop links, slight oil leakage from rear diff area, stone chips to front screen, tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, n/s/r 6.0mm, o/s/r 1.0mm, 225/55/16w

Fail 26 Nov 2007 91,887 miles

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

very slight play in both rear antiroll bar drop links, slight oil leakage from rear diff area, stone chips to front screen, tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, n/s/r 6.0mm, o/s/r 1.0mm, 225/55/16w

Pass 2 Jan 2007 76,242 miles

n/s/f tyre low on both edges at time of test

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge of tread at time of test

oil on rear diff but not leaking at time of test

stone chips in windscreen, all below allowed limits

tyres 22555R16W all tyres on car 4mm

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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S477 MLU is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S477 MLU, 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 S477 MLU registered?

S477 MLU is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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