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S706 UTD

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,401 mi
Last recorded133,401 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS706 UTD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 133,401 miles

Front both front tyre valves splitting

NSF wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush most rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear back box heat shield loose

Fail 23 Jun 2017 133,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front both front tyre valves splitting

NSF wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush most rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear back box heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jul 2016 125,895 miles

Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2015 118,705 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 118,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 110,487 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 104,363 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 104,352 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 Jul 2012 103,145 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 99,943 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 99,942 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 93,712 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 86,764 miles

nearside rear roll bar link slightly worn

Fail 16 Jun 2009 86,764 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

nearside rear roll bar link slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,855 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2007 75,247 miles

PAS belt split

front brakes worn low

Pass 30 Jun 2006 69,392 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 69,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S706 UTD is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S706 UTD, 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 S706 UTD registered?

S706 UTD is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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