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S707 BVA

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,677 mi
Last recorded131,677 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS707 BVA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 131,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges ,no air in and cracked in tread.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner sill lip corroded around jacking point.

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread.

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play drumstick joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner sill lip corroded around jacking point.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil only just on bottom of dipstick.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 131,677 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working 382 bulb. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges ,no air in and cracked in tread.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner sill lip corroded around jacking point.

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread.

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play drumstick joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner sill lip corroded around jacking point.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil only just on bottom of dipstick.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 129,182 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 129,182 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 127,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside outer rear sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 127,269 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside outer rear sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 125,081 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 123,783 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 121,957 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Apr 2010 120,107 miles

n/s handbrake reading slightly low

n/s/r anti-roll bar link has some play

Fail 15 Apr 2010 120,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s handbrake reading slightly low

n/s/r anti-roll bar link has some play

Pass 2 Apr 2009 118,426 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 118,426 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 116,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 114,312 miles

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

parking brake efficiency close to limit

Fail 20 Apr 2007 114,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 110,225 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low on edges

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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S707 BVA is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S707 BVA, 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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S707 BVA is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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