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S713 CSX

1998 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,744 mi
Last recorded130,744 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS713 CSX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 130,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake just passes. suggest having rear brakes serviced

Fail 8 Dec 2017 130,740 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings on sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake just passes. suggest having rear brakes serviced

Pass 30 Dec 2016 124,634 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most, just pass (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most , bush just passes (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2016 124,633 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most, just pass (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most , bush just passes (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 112,295 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 103,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 95,258 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 92,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 87,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 79,487 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 73,331 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 73,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 68,113 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 66,623 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all four tyres worn unevenly close to limit

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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S713 CSX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S713 CSX, 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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What year was S713 CSX registered?

S713 CSX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S713 CSX safe to buy?

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