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S918 BGK

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,807 mi
Last recorded71,807 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 BGK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 71,807 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

Pass 15 Sep 2021 70,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 68,601 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded and delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 68,602 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded and delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 65,526 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,066 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Aug 2017 63,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front wipers starting to smear

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,257 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,335 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 54,518 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,616 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,356 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,555 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,654 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 38,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,958 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,567 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,877 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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S918 BGK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S918 BGK, 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 S918 BGK registered?

S918 BGK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S918 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S918 BGK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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