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S782 FKP

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,119 mi
Last recorded153,119 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS782 FKP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2021 153,119 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 150,545 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 150,543 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 147,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 147,491 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 142,779 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 142,777 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside+nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 128,255 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 128,252 miles

Headlamp aim not tested offside+nearside (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside+nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 95,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,152 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,071 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2013 77,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 73,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,099 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 68,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play to n/s/f wiper arm

Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,145 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 61,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,118 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 59,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,453 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 40,958 miles

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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S782 FKP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S782 FKP, 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 S782 FKP registered?

S782 FKP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S782 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S782 FKP shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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