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S703 GGP

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,665 mi
Last recorded218,665 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 GGP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 218,665 miles

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

major oil leak

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

offside and nearside rear brake flexi hoses perished

offside front tyre has metal in it (spring?)

offsidse rear handbrake cable poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2011 218,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

major oil leak

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

offside and nearside rear brake flexi hoses perished

offside front tyre has metal in it (spring?)

offsidse rear handbrake cable poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2010 211,629 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 211,623 miles

Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 199,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 162,392 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 146,351 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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S703 GGP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S703 GGP, 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 S703 GGP registered?

S703 GGP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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