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S738 MLP

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,185 mi
Last recorded55,185 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 MLP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,185 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 54,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking outter edge

n/s/f tyre cracking outter edge

Fail 1 Oct 2012 53,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking outter edge

n/s/f tyre cracking outter edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,285 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 53,285 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,635 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 51,943 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,649 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 50,014 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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S738 MLP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S738 MLP, 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 S738 MLP registered?

S738 MLP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S738 MLP safe to buy?

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