MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,593 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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S748 FRO is a 1998 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 S748 FRO, 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 S748 FRO registered?
S748 FRO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S748 FRO safe to buy?
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