MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,401 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure
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
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
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
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
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)
nearside rear roll bar link slightly worn
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
nearside rear roll bar link slightly worn
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
PAS belt split
front brakes worn low
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?
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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.
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S706 UTD is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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