MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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
airbag warning light staying on
creak from steering when jacked up no fault found
o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
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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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