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S67 GAN

1998 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS67 GAN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes along floor to rear and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

advise general corrosion in many places

Pass 28 Nov 2014 151,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2014 151,127 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front 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 Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 148,032 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 148,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

temp gauge in red possible fan fault

Pass 30 Nov 2012 144,087 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 144,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 139,813 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 139,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 136,018 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 136,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 130,224 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 130,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 122,311 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 114,112 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 107,717 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 107,673 miles

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

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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S67 GAN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S67 GAN, 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 S67 GAN registered?

S67 GAN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S67 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S67 GAN shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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