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S592 DDU

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,004 mi
Last recorded116,004 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS592 DDU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 116,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 161,179 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 161,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 147,424 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 147,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 136,608 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 136,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 118,176 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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S592 DDU is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S592 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 S592 DDU registered?

S592 DDU is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S592 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S592 DDU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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