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S582 FAN

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,633 mi
Last recorded174,633 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS582 FAN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2015 174,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 174,633 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 164,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 154,989 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 154,989 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 148,345 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 140,124 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 133,178 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 127,875 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 120,507 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted nearside front (AIRBAG)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 120,507 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

child seat fitted nearside front (AIRBAG)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 11,761 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 106,517 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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S582 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 76.9%.

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 S582 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 S582 FAN registered?

S582 FAN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S582 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S582 FAN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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