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S587 NLN

1998 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,194 mi
Last recorded94,194 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS587 NLN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2012 94,194 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,684 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 176,953 miles

Both front headlamps leaking

Low effort nearside handbrake

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 169,404 miles

LOW EFFORT NEARSIDE HAND BRAKE

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC WORN AND PITTED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN

OFFSIDE HAND BRAKE GRABBING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC WORN AND PITTED

Pass 1 Dec 2007 162,119 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 153,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear and front to rear brake pipes corrode

Pass 25 Nov 2005 145,837 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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S587 NLN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S587 NLN, 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 S587 NLN?

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What year was S587 NLN registered?

S587 NLN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S587 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S587 NLN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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