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S784 MLU

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,915 mi
Last recorded166,915 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS784 MLU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2018 166,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 143,382 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 140,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 136,539 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 131,876 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 129,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 124,235 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 116,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 107,905 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 96,017 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 91,474 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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S784 MLU is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S784 MLU, 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 S784 MLU registered?

S784 MLU is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S784 MLU safe to buy?

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