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S511 NLU

1998 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,447 mi
Last recorded163,447 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 NLU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 163,447 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

metal brake pipes underside under sealed

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 160,541 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 156,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 153,208 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 149,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 145,840 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 145,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s washer poor

slight corrosion to nearside rear side sill

Pass 14 Dec 2010 138,290 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 138,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 132,810 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip to n/s/ screen

slightly low effort to n/s/r brake

Pass 11 Dec 2008 124,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear tyre wearing low 2mm

Pass 21 Dec 2007 117,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 108,042 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake back plate touching disc

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside door mirror damaged

Offside front top anti-roll bar link end dust cover split

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

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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S511 NLU is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 S511 NLU, 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

How do I check the history of S511 NLU?

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What year was S511 NLU registered?

S511 NLU is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S511 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S511 NLU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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