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S796 AVE

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,354 mi
Last recorded151,354 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 AVE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 151,354 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 151,346 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 145,760 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 139,125 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 139,125 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill center and rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 132,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 132,005 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s parking brake

Pass 9 Oct 2013 125,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 118,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 108,378 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 99,665 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,745 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 83,388 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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 22 Oct 2007 79,921 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 76,267 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 76,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S796 AVE is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S796 AVE, 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 S796 AVE registered?

S796 AVE is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S796 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S796 AVE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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