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S746 AJL

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

125,891 mi
Last recorded125,891 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS746 AJL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 125,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 125,886 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 125,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres 225/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 124,803 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2021 124,324 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 123,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 123,843 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 123,549 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 123,034 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 122,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 122,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 120,809 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 118,094 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 114,763 miles

all tyres perishing

both rear tyres near limit

Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,544 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Fail 6 Aug 2013 109,538 miles

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

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2012 106,981 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 106,981 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Oct 2011 104,659 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads low

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

handbrake lever has alot of travel

offside rear indicator showing white light

rear brake hoses deteriorating

rear brake pads low

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2010 102,089 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 98,681 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 98,189 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front anti roll bar link play

Pass 21 Apr 2008 96,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 93,576 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 93,443 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 87,743 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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S746 AJL is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S746 AJL, 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 S746 AJL registered?

S746 AJL is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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