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S851 BWW

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,801 mi
Last recorded136,801 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 BWW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 136,801 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 135,991 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 135,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2015 134,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r hand brake low reading.

surface corrosion around n/s/f jacking point area.

surface rust in rear brake pipe.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 133,552 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f side light dim.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 131,686 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 131,686 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 129,590 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 129,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 126,896 miles

offside inner Rear position lamp(s) not working

Fail 12 Apr 2011 126,896 miles

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

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

offside inner Rear position lamp(s) not working

Fail 27 Mar 2010 123,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 123,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 120,528 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 115,686 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 113,030 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 106,209 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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S851 BWW is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S851 BWW, 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 S851 BWW registered?

S851 BWW is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S851 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S851 BWW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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