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S757 DTM

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,886 mi
Last recorded131,886 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS757 DTM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 131,886 miles

baby seats fitted to all rear seats, could not test seat belts.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 131,610 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

baby seats fitted to all rear seats, could not test seat belts.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 125,892 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 117,224 miles

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

rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded, both sides

rear diff leaking oil

srs light on

Fail 1 Sep 2008 117,164 miles

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

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

rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded, both sides

rear diff leaking oil

srs light on

Pass 31 Aug 2007 104,085 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 104,042 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 91,708 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 81,582 miles

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing edges

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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S757 DTM is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S757 DTM, 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 S757 DTM registered?

S757 DTM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S757 DTM safe to buy?

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