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S602 XAG

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,179 mi
Last recorded147,179 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS602 XAG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 147,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front rad support damaged/ fan cover fouling fan

Fail 21 Oct 2009 147,179 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 142,262 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 133,683 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 126,188 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 116,574 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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S602 XAG is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S602 XAG, 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 S602 XAG registered?

S602 XAG is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S602 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S602 XAG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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