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S618 UHK

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,607 mi
Last recorded94,607 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 UHK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 94,607 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 92,419 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 90,438 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 90,401 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 88,312 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,947 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 86,947 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,071 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,184 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,784 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,118 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,161 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,623 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,894 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 59,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,806 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,240 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 50,240 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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S618 UHK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S618 UHK, 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

How do I check the history of S618 UHK?

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What year was S618 UHK registered?

S618 UHK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S618 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S618 UHK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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