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S749 LSO

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,931 mi
Last recorded115,931 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS749 LSO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 115,931 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 115,926 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 111,735 miles

Both healamp covers badly marked and light output reduced but just ok for Mot purposes.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 106,082 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 106,079 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 100,404 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 100,404 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 95,293 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Oct 2007 85,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 77,098 miles

ADVISE rear number plate slight water damage

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 68,762 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 68,761 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S749 LSO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S749 LSO, 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 S749 LSO registered?

S749 LSO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S749 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S749 LSO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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