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S718 NRV

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,324 mi
Last recorded145,324 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 NRV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 145,324 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 137,641 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023

brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Oct 2022

brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 135,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 134,977 miles

brake pipes corroded

front no plate cracked

rear discs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2020 134,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipes corroded

front no plate cracked

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 32,372 miles

brake pipes corroded

front no plate cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2018 126,705 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front no plate cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2017 121,593 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

Fail 22 Feb 2017 121,593 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 116,077 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 9 Feb 2016 116,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 18 Feb 2015

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 105,742 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play nearside front anti roll link

Fail 19 Feb 2014 105,742 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play nearside front anti roll link

Pass 1 Feb 2013 99,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 93,805 miles

High level brake light inop

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak (Diff)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,214 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 38,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 83,077 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 77,579 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2009 77,573 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,809 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 68,591 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 65,861 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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S718 NRV is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S718 NRV, 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 S718 NRV registered?

S718 NRV is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S718 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S718 NRV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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