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S5 CRO

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

247,555 mi
Last recorded247,555 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 CRO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 247,555 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 247,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 247,316 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 246,991 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear jack points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 245,343 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 233,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2017 221,560 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 209,601 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 209,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 186,374 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 186,374 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 168,106 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 155,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 138,260 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 126,627 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR DISCS WITH NEXT PAD CHANGE

BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM

Pass 5 Oct 2010 108,476 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 97,344 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 97,344 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 82,560 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 70,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 60,472 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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S5 CRO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S5 CRO, 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 S5 CRO registered?

S5 CRO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 14 November 1998.

Is S5 CRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 CRO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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