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S673 MJB

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,973 mi
Last recorded160,973 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS673 MJB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 160,973 miles

both rear suspension joint have slight play

front brake pads wearing slightly thin

nearside hand brake slightly low effort

offside rear ball joint/pin has slight play

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 153,319 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 139,497 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 139,497 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 127,619 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 117,554 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 108,650 miles

low handbrake effort on off side rear.

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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S673 MJB is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S673 MJB, 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 S673 MJB registered?

S673 MJB is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S673 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S673 MJB shows 7 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.

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