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S635 GPN

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,954 mi
Last recorded93,954 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS635 GPN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 93,954 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 93,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,725 miles

Engine bay and underside covers fitted.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside rear jacking pad missing.

Offside and nearside rear tyres bald on inner tread edge.

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,234 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 90,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,020 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,624 miles

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

Nearside parking brake poor

Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,805 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,991 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,359 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is in a poor condition

offside front anti-roll bar drop link top ball joint gaitor split

Fail 26 Apr 2011 73,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is in a poor condition

offside front anti-roll bar drop link top ball joint gaitor split

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,179 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is in a poor condition

rear tyre pressures appear low

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,721 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and almost bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn unevenly and bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,373 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall in a poor condition

offside rear tyre presure appears low

p.a.s resevoir damp

Fail 16 Apr 2008 59,373 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both parking brake efforts very poor

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside front tyre outer sidewall in a poor condition

offside rear tyre presure appears low

p.a.s resevoir damp

Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,653 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 50,036 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2006 50,035 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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S635 GPN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S635 GPN, 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 S635 GPN registered?

S635 GPN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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