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S708 LOY

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,724 mi
Last recorded88,724 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS708 LOY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 88,724 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres[ nearside front tyre wall has some perishing] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 88,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 87,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to limit also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 87,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 85,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers slightly smear

Fail 26 Nov 2018 85,921 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both rear split (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers slightly smear

Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,737 miles

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

Front wipers slight smear

Nearside Front Tyre perished outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre has small cracks

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,890 miles

Front Both front tyre side walls deteriorating.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 80,163 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Rear cracking to both tyres

Fail 20 Nov 2015 80,157 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Rear cracking to both tyres

Pass 20 Nov 2014 78,744 miles

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

cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,609 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,277 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,571 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,105 miles

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

bonnet saftey catch stiff

Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,797 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

gearbox oil leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Nov 2008 68,184 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 65,570 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 63,002 miles

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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S708 LOY is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S708 LOY, 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 S708 LOY registered?

S708 LOY is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S708 LOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S708 LOY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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