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S909 AAB

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,919 mi
Last recorded168,919 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS909 AAB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 168,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2018 168,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 162,991 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 157,679 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 157,634 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 151,860 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 145,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 145,381 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 138,607 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 138,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 138,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 133,491 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear coil spring slightly broken but still secure

Pass 2 Sep 2011 128,558 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 124,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 119,761 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 119,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 115,021 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 109,900 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 103,717 miles

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

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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S909 AAB is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S909 AAB, 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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S909 AAB is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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