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S586 DDU

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,500 mi
Last recorded149,500 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS586 DDU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 149,500 miles

Front Brake Disc Inner Faces Worn Very Thin

Rear Brake Pipes Show Signs of Corrosion

Extensive Engine Oil Leak

OSR Suspension Coil Spring Heavily Corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 144,202 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 144,202 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 137,616 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 131,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 121,115 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,938 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 104,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 92,170 miles

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 6 Sep 2010 88,173 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 88,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,349 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 79,773 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 79,712 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 76,445 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 75,007 miles

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

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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S586 DDU is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S586 DDU, 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 S586 DDU registered?

S586 DDU is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S586 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S586 DDU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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