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S910 CWU

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,177 mi
Last recorded100,177 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS910 CWU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 100,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,216 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,776 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,176 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 87,176 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 86,916 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 86,901 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 86,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside park brake low reading

Fail 30 Jan 2010 86,201 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside park brake low reading

Pass 17 Jan 2009 83,900 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 82,097 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 82,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 78,927 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 78,905 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jan 2006 74,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 74,651 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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S910 CWU is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S910 CWU, 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 S910 CWU registered?

S910 CWU is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S910 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S910 CWU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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