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S674 BDP

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,649 mi
Last recorded128,649 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS674 BDP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 128,649 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE INSPECTION.

Fail 29 Dec 2012 128,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

air bag warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE INSPECTION.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 120,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 120,036 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 108,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2009 103,402 miles

pad warning light on

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2009 103,278 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

pad warning light on

Pass 9 Dec 2008 97,956 miles

O/S FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD

Oil leak

STRONG ADVISORY. NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMITS

Pass 15 Nov 2007 90,492 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS CONDENSATION INSIDE AND BEAM PATTERNS WEAK

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING AND NAIL IN TREAD

Fail 14 Nov 2007 90,431 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH HEADLIGHTS CONDENSATION INSIDE AND BEAM PATTERNS WEAK

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING AND NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 11 Dec 2006 82,458 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 82,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 82,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight distortion on front brakes

watre ingress in both front head lamps

Pass 16 Nov 2005 73,435 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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S674 BDP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S674 BDP, 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 S674 BDP registered?

S674 BDP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S674 BDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S674 BDP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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