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S730 KEC

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,134 mi
Last recorded79,134 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 KEC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 79,134 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT Outer tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread center band (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT Outer tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 76,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT Outer tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread center band (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT Outer tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 73,926 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 67,672 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 67,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 60,654 miles

Airbag warning light on

Small cracks in nearside and offside rear tyres inner edge's

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,361 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,671 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,697 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,183 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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S730 KEC is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S730 KEC, 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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S730 KEC is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 22 August 1998.

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