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S52 PGF

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,175 mi
Last recorded110,175 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 PGF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2019 110,175 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under sill to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 105,571 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 101,388 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SHOWING ADVANCED STAGES OF PERISHING.

Nearside Rear TYRE SHOWING ADVANCED STAGES OF PERISHING.

Offside Front FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE

Offside Front TYRE SHOWING ADVANCED STAGES OF PERISHING.

Offside Rear TYRE SHOWING ADVANCED STAGES OF PERISHING.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 101,158 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 98,702 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,252 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 91,748 miles

offside rear coil spring incomplete but seated correctly

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,432 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 87,208 miles

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

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

heat shield above rear exhaust silencer insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2011 82,606 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 76,497 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 76,383 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 66,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front drop link boot split

Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,436 miles

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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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S52 PGF is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S52 PGF, 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 S52 PGF registered?

S52 PGF is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S52 PGF safe to buy?

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