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S92 HLG

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,853 mi
Last recorded169,853 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS92 HLG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 169,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear as indicated (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 169,853 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feeds centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 169,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 162,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 162,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 155,170 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 145,971 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 145,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 136,656 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 131,199 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 118,388 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 118,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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 30 Aug 2011 109,094 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f drop link , top rubber boot split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 99,783 miles

air bag light on

Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,075 miles

advise brake pipes starting to corrode

advise full brake check

Pass 30 Aug 2008 77,031 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 65,214 miles

front brake discs worn to limits

front brake pads worn to limits

rear anti roll bar links showing slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2006 55,139 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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S92 HLG is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S92 HLG, 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 S92 HLG registered?

S92 HLG is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S92 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S92 HLG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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