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S624 DTA

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,027 mi
Last recorded206,027 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS624 DTA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 206,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILL HAVE EXTENSIVE CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILLS HAVE EXTENSIVE CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DRUM STICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted CLOSE TO EXCESS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OVER AXLE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 205,995 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill, inner and outer, corrosion cannot be fully assessed due to plastic covers being fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill, inner and outer, corrosion cannot be fully assessed due to plastic covers being fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 205,790 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to complete emissions test due to stalling and poor running. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Adjacent to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Adjacent to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 195,231 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 195,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 191,608 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 191,608 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 184,315 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/r front suspension arm has movement in ball joint

o/s/r back suspension arm ball joint leaking grease

o/s/r front arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2017 184,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/R brake hose cracking

front number plate damaged

n/s/r front suspension arm has movement in ball joint

o/s/r back suspension arm ball joint leaking grease

o/s/r front arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

rear discs worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 174,820 miles

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

both front suspension arm rubber bushes perishing and have slight movement

Pass 17 Jul 2015 165,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 165,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 159,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 159,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

headlight reflectors seem as insecure not allowing headlight ajustment

Pass 25 Jul 2013 151,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 151,410 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 141,828 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 134,417 miles

airbag warning light staying on

Pass 9 Aug 2010 127,771 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 122,033 miles

creak from steering when jacked up no fault found

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 5 Aug 2008 116,129 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 107,014 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 106,973 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 99,360 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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S624 DTA is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S624 DTA, 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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S624 DTA is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 12 December 1998.

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