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S760 CWH

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,786 mi
Last recorded162,786 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS760 CWH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 162,786 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 147,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.05mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 12 Jul 2021 147,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.05mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 17 Jun 2020 140,932 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 138,998 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 135,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 135,259 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 135,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 134,250 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 133,047 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 133,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 132,844 miles

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

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 2 Apr 2013 131,337 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 131,337 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 130,374 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 127,372 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heatsheild corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2010 123,960 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 123,960 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 119,684 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 116,833 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 109,316 miles

handbrake only just met efficiency required advise inspection/adjustment

Pass 20 Jul 2006 94,354 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 93,840 miles

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

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

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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S760 CWH is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S760 CWH, 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 S760 CWH registered?

S760 CWH is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S760 CWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S760 CWH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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