MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
air bag sign stays on
offside headlamp not in clean condition not affecting light output
Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
air bag sign stays on
offside headlamp not in clean condition not affecting light output
air bag lamp on
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
air bag lamp on
airbag lamp on
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
airbag lamp on
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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S778 DFE is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S778 DFE, 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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S778 DFE is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 December 1998.
Is S778 DFE safe to buy?
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