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S64 VAM

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,407 mi
Last recorded119,407 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS64 VAM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2024 119,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 119,407 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 115,928 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 111,970 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 109,742 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,475 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 104,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 100,807 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 100,745 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 97,351 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,773 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,179 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 89,506 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,808 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 84,199 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 81,667 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 78,748 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 76,322 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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S64 VAM is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S64 VAM, 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 S64 VAM registered?

S64 VAM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S64 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S64 VAM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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