MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,677 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
n/s handbrake reading slightly low
n/s/r anti-roll bar link has some play
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
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
parking brake efficiency close to limit
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)
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.
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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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