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S676 CDV

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,918 mi
Last recorded98,918 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS676 CDV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,918 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 97,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine under try area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 96,479 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 96,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 94,602 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage onto reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 94,558 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage onto engine mount / steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,359 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 87,923 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 85,335 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on piston rod (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 85,335 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on piston rod (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 83,985 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 83,985 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,955 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,947 miles

Front engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,936 miles

Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

park brake waring light faulty

Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,471 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,352 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 80,352 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 79,985 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 79,692 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2010 79,162 miles

nearside and offside anti roll bar link pins upper dust covers deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,470 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,799 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Centre brake light has one bulb not working.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jul 2008 72,785 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Centre brake light has one bulb not working.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2007 68,488 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 61,980 miles

see advise item on test no 684290406209

Fail 19 Jul 2006 61,974 miles

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

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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S676 CDV is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S676 CDV, 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 S676 CDV registered?

S676 CDV is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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