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S818 CRO

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,629 mi
Last recorded56,629 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 CRO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,629 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,091 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,763 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,964 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 47,628 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,984 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,750 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,654 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

o/s/r tyre 3mm.

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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S818 CRO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S818 CRO, 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 S818 CRO?

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What year was S818 CRO registered?

S818 CRO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S818 CRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S818 CRO shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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