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S795 OAB

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,203 mi
Last recorded101,203 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS795 OAB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 101,203 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 86,862 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 86,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 81,422 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 76,193 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 76,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,929 miles

rear inner pads look low

Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,873 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,678 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,734 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,715 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,215 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 51,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,976 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,955 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,708 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 37,802 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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S795 OAB is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S795 OAB, 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

How do I check the history of S795 OAB?

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What year was S795 OAB registered?

S795 OAB is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S795 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S795 OAB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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