MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
air bag light on
brake pipes corroded
front no plate cracked
nearside rear tyre on 2mm
offside front tyre on 1.6mm
slight play in rear anti roll links
nearside front on 1.6mm
offside front anti roll link rubbers spliting
nsf tyre on 2mm
osf tyre worn on edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disks worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres on 2m limit 1.6
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S640 FBN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 S640 FBN, 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 S640 FBN?
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What year was S640 FBN registered?
S640 FBN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 22 October 1998.
Is S640 FBN safe to buy?
The MOT history for S640 FBN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S640 FBN have outstanding finance?
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