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S739 ADS

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,767 mi
Last recorded149,767 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS739 ADS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 149,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 149,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 145,314 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 145,312 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 139,362 miles

trims fitted to outersills

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Sep 2015 139,298 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leaks

Pass 12 Sep 2014 137,637 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

deterioration wiper blade rubbers.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 137,637 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

deterioration wiper blade rubbers.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 135,894 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration both headlamp lens.

inner front brake pads 80% worn.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 135,894 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration both headlamp lens.

inner front brake pads 80% worn.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 131,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration body sills.

deterioration both headlamp lens.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 131,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration body sills.

deterioration both headlamp lens.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 125,138 miles

damage wheel rims.

airbag light on.

damage tyre sidewalls.

front tyres wearing low both edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 125,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

airbag light on.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

front tyres wearing low both edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 119,339 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear outer position lamp inop.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 111,816 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration both front headlamp lens.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 104,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 98,231 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 98,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 90,830 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 90,829 miles

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

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

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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S739 ADS is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S739 ADS, 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 S739 ADS registered?

S739 ADS is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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