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S848 EAR

1998 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

235,508 mi
Last recorded235,508 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 EAR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 235,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 229,552 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 5 Sep 2008 209,624 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 209,624 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 185,910 miles

Brake pipes front to rear corroded.

Exhaust tin sheild loose,rear.

Front brake pipes corroded.

Front tyres worn on edges, o/s bald.

Rear 'no' plate discoloured.

Rear fuel pipes rusty, n/s.

Slight rust build up on underside.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 163,737 miles

same as sheet 140011906280 20/07/2006 at 15:32

Fail 20 Jul 2006 163,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

chips in windscreen

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear anti-roll bar link arm rubber boots split

oil leak from rear axle

rear exhaust heat shield has come adrift

slight oil leak from rear of gearbox

surface rust on chassis legs

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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S848 EAR is a 1998 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S848 EAR, 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 S848 EAR registered?

S848 EAR is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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