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S854 MLM

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,523 mi
Last recorded124,523 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 MLM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 124,523 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 110,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 110,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,183 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,297 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,138 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,619 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,293 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,743 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 42,558 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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S854 MLM is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S854 MLM, 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 S854 MLM registered?

S854 MLM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S854 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S854 MLM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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