CarVerify

Free Car Check

S93 DMR

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

200,502 mi
Last recorded200,502 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS93 DMR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2012 200,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 180,457 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 175,105 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 169,702 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 163,564 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 142,804 miles

front brake pads getting low disc's worn

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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S93 DMR is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S93 DMR, 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

How do I check the history of S93 DMR?

You can check the full history of S93 DMR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S93 DMR registered?

S93 DMR is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S93 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S93 DMR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S93 DMR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S93 DMR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.