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S662 GKS

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,049 mi
Last recorded114,049 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS662 GKS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 114,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/15 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 114,049 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/15 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 106,352 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 106,352 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake binding but not affecting brake efficiancy

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,790 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 96,790 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,362 miles

advise offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,469 miles

advise both main front to rear brake pipes corroded

advise gearbox oil leak

advise nearside front brake disc worn

Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,459 miles

advise offside front to rear and offside front brake pies corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 80,459 miles

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

advise offside front to rear and offside front brake pies corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,244 miles

advise front to rear and offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 71,175 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 64,304 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,924 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 57,719 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,093 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,257 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 33,090 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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S662 GKS is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver 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 S662 GKS, 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 S662 GKS registered?

S662 GKS is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S662 GKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S662 GKS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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