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S934 ARO

1998 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,446 mi
Last recorded167,446 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS934 ARO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2020 167,446 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 164,891 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 162,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm tread wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 159,397 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 155,370 miles

Offside body damage not resulting in jagged edges

Pass 19 Mar 2015 151,503 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 148,182 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 144,098 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 140,229 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 136,678 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 133,252 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 133,246 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 133,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 133,228 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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S934 ARO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S934 ARO, 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 S934 ARO registered?

S934 ARO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S934 ARO safe to buy?

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