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S660 HNM

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,053 mi
Last recorded112,053 miles
Recorded on2 May 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS660 HNM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2011 112,053 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 112,053 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 105,331 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 96,608 miles

both front headlamp lenses condensation

both rear tyres becoming low tread

chips in front windscreen

covers fitted to vehicle

nearside rear flexible brake hose cracking strong advise

rear brake discs lipped,rear pads seem low advise wheels off brake inspection

strong advise offside rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2009 96,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both front headlamp lenses condensation

both rear tyres becoming low tread

chips in front windscreen

covers fitted to vehicle

nearside rear flexible brake hose cracking strong advise

rear brake discs lipped,rear pads seem low advise wheels off brake inspection

strong advise offside rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2009 96,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

winter tyres fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2008 88,606 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 88,606 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 154,540 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 142,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 124,255 miles

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

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

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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S660 HNM is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S660 HNM, 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 S660 HNM registered?

S660 HNM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S660 HNM safe to buy?

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