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S927 AUM

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,323 mi
Last recorded124,323 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS927 AUM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 124,323 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 124,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 120,083 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 120,083 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 114,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 18 Feb 2009 112,946 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 111,350 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 106,227 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 103,287 miles

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

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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S927 AUM is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S927 AUM, 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 S927 AUM registered?

S927 AUM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S927 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S927 AUM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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