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S671 CRE

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,022 mi
Last recorded112,022 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS671 CRE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2026 112,022 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear rear view mirror hanging (3.3 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 112,006 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 112,006 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 109,116 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 107,319 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner sills corroded

parking brake just made requirements

Fail 11 Jan 2022 107,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner sills corroded

parking brake just made requirements

Pass 14 Dec 2020 105,579 miles

Both rear flexy brake pipes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 101,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear flexy brake pipes deteriorated slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2018 99,899 miles

both rear flexy brake pipes deteriated slightly

n/s/r brake binding very slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 94,642 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 94,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 94,236 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,734 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 92,893 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 92,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 91,562 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 91,561 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 90,353 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,474 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 88,457 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,829 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 80,114 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 76,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 74,770 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 74,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 66,352 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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S671 CRE is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S671 CRE, 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

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What year was S671 CRE registered?

S671 CRE is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S671 CRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S671 CRE shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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