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S504 MGN

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,548 mi
Last recorded96,548 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS504 MGN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 96,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2009 96,548 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 89,535 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 89,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

FRONT AND DISCS WORN

GREASE COVER BURST AT N/S TRACK ROD END

SLIGHT SWEAT FROM N/S/F SHOCKER

Pass 8 May 2007 85,223 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 85,223 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 82,453 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 78,963 miles
Fail 3 May 2005 78,961 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

heat shield over b/box loose and rattling

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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S504 MGN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S504 MGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S504 MGN registered?

S504 MGN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S504 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S504 MGN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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