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S625 XDP

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,583 mi
Last recorded70,583 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS625 XDP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 70,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside tyres showing abnormal wear

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area dampness upper area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside inner sills corroded the sills have plastic oversills fitted that prevent a full inspection

nearside and offside steering rack inner arm ball joints contain slight free play

Fail 22 Oct 2025 70,583 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside tyres showing abnormal wear

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area dampness upper area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside inner sills corroded the sills have plastic oversills fitted that prevent a full inspection

nearside and offside steering rack inner arm ball joints contain slight free play

Pass 18 Oct 2024 69,734 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 68,950 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 67,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 66,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 26 Oct 2020 64,712 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,154 miles

Offside front tyre worn on its outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,906 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 55,775 miles

Rear diff oil leak

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 55,775 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear diff oil leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,188 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2014 49,039 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 49,036 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,631 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 45,631 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise -front tyre treads worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,210 miles

rear tyres becoming low in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2010 30,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are wearing slightly on the edges

offside rear tyre is wearing low

Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,443 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the edges

Pass 8 Aug 2008 27,164 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,925 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 21,710 miles

power steering has a slight oil leak

rear diff has a slight oil leak

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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S625 XDP 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 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 S625 XDP, 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 S625 XDP registered?

S625 XDP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S625 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S625 XDP shows 24 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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