MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag and traction warning lights on
nearside handbrake cable deteriorated
parking brake efficency only just met
rear exhaust heat shield not secure
some corrosion at offside rear and sill covers fitted
wiper blade worn
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air bag and traction warning lights on
nearside handbrake cable deteriorated
offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and only just legal
rear exhaust heat shield not secure
some corrosion at offside rear and sill covers fitted
wiper blade worn
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre getting perished
offside front tyre worn low on edges
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre getting perished
offside front tyre worn low on edges
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
dash warning lights on
offside front tyre worn low on edge and perished
rear suspension bushes getting worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
dash warning lights on
offside front tyre worn low on edge and perished
rear suspension bushes getting worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
air bag light on, t/ c light on.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
air bag light on, t/ c light on.
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
air bag light on
child seats in car unable to test seatbelts in rear
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
air bag light on
child seats in car unable to test seatbelts in rear
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S536 DMR is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 S536 DMR, 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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S536 DMR is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 1998.
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