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S574 FAN

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,900 mi
Last recorded89,900 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS574 FAN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 89,900 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 89,829 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 83,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2012 83,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2011 78,857 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 78,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2009 72,248 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 67,673 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 67,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,758 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 58,419 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 58,415 miles

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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S574 FAN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S574 FAN, 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 S574 FAN registered?

S574 FAN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S574 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S574 FAN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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