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S692 BDK

1998 BMW 523

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,125 mi
Last recorded158,125 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS692 BDK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 158,125 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 154,115 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 149,858 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 144,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 140,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2012 135,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 131,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre has cracking in wall

rear brake disc's,pitted and or scored

Pass 19 Apr 2010 123,158 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 115,986 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 115,985 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 105,862 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 88,666 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 88,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 83,036 miles

the rear number plate backing is seperating from its front protective cover.

Fail 12 Apr 2006 83,036 miles

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

the rear number plate backing is seperating from its front protective cover.

Pass 16 Jun 2005 76,678 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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S692 BDK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S692 BDK, 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 S692 BDK registered?

S692 BDK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S692 BDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S692 BDK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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