MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre tread getting low
fuel pipes corroding
slight engine oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front to rear fuel pipes corroding
Plastic headlamp lenses slightly discoloured
Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Slight play to nearside rear lower suspension rose joint
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S85 RYD is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 S85 RYD, 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.
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What year was S85 RYD registered?
S85 RYD is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S85 RYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S85 RYD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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