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S726 MBL

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

300,462 mi
Last recorded300,462 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS726 MBL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 300,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 293,462 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 293,378 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 283,005 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 267,387 miles

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

slight play both rear top & bottom hub bearings

Fail 7 Jun 2010 267,385 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

slight play both rear top & bottom hub bearings

Pass 13 Jun 2009 252,163 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 252,163 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 230,319 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 208,756 miles

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

some noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2006 184,918 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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S726 MBL is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S726 MBL, 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 S726 MBL registered?

S726 MBL is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S726 MBL safe to buy?

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