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S5 MPT

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,766 mi
Last recorded143,766 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 MPT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 143,766 miles

sighns of a leak from offside rear upper arm outer ball joint

Pass 30 Jul 2012 142,646 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 141,875 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 141,875 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 139,030 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 139,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 131,433 miles

Airbag Pass Light illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2007 119,274 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 119,265 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 105,240 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 88,845 miles

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

airbag light on

unable to check outer sills due to covers

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 MPT is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MPT, 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 MPT registered?

S5 MPT is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S5 MPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 MPT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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