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S586 FAN

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,078 mi
Last recorded102,078 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS586 FAN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,078 miles

Brake warning light is on

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

High brake light is not working

Fail 4 Jan 2013 102,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Brake warning light is on

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

High brake light is not working

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 95,903 miles

both front tyres worn below 3mm and badly worn on edges 225/60/15

both headlamps poor patterns, condensation and crazed lenses

both rear flexi brake hoses perished

front brake pads appear well worn

rear brake pads and discs appear well worn

Fail 11 Nov 2010 95,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn below 3mm and badly worn on edges 225/60/15

both headlamps poor patterns, condensation and crazed lenses

both rear flexi brake hoses perished

front brake pads appear well worn

rear brake pads and discs appear well worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 82,308 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm in center of tread 225/55zr16

Fail 28 Aug 2009 81,505 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s headlamp poor pattern/condensation

Pass 4 Sep 2008 71,362 miles

both front tyres well worn and n/s close to limit on inner edge 225/55/16

both rear tyres worn to 2mm 225/55/16

n/s washer jet inop

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

o/s parkbrake efficiency low

rear brake pads very well worn,replace ASAP

Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,493 miles

airbag light on

ns door mirror glass damaged

plastic covers fitted to sills

rear tyres on 2mm wear indicators

Pass 1 Mar 2006 59,192 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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S586 FAN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S586 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.

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What year was S586 FAN registered?

S586 FAN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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