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S559 OEC

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 OEC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025
Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,143 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 109,143 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 108,959 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 108,507 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 108,143 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 107,728 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 107,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 107,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 105,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,988 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 103,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,734 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 98,438 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 96,047 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates are deteriorating

speedo reading is deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2013 93,940 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 89,440 miles

Nearside Front 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)

offside front anti roll bar linkage has play in a ball joint

Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 84,543 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 84,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 80,416 miles

front plate cracked rear plate tarnished

Pass 29 Aug 2007 76,109 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 72,439 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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S559 OEC is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S559 OEC, 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 S559 OEC?

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What year was S559 OEC registered?

S559 OEC is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S559 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S559 OEC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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