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S607 GKN

1998 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

179,346 mi
Last recorded179,346 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS607 GKN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 179,346 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 179,340 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 171,842 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 169,708 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 153,653 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 124,668 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,468 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 82,364 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,281 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,586 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,600 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,466 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 62,639 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 55,420 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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S607 GKN is a 1998 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S607 GKN, 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.

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What year was S607 GKN registered?

S607 GKN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S607 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S607 GKN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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