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S943 BYG

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,431 mi
Last recorded179,431 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS943 BYG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 179,431 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

horn sounds poor

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre tyre worn on outer edge

noise from n/s/r when brakes are applied

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in both rear and n/s/f drop links

play in n/s/r lower void bush

play in o/s/r suspension link bar

power steering pipe corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear tyres have a raised tread pattern (225/40r18)

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 11 Jun 2014 179,428 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front brake pipes corroded

horn sounds poor

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre tyre worn on outer edge

noise from n/s/r when brakes are applied

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in both rear and n/s/f drop links

play in n/s/r lower void bush

play in o/s/r suspension link bar

power steering pipe corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear tyres have a raised tread pattern (225/40r18)

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 22 May 2013 174,092 miles

225/40r18

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both nearside rear upper suspention bushes have slight play

exhaust heat shield loose

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear inner brake pad very low

rear discs corroded

slight play in offside rear upper, rear suspention arm ball joint

Fail 20 May 2013 170,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

225/40r18

both nearside rear upper suspention bushes have slight play

exhaust heat shield loose

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear inner brake pad very low

rear discs corroded

slight play in offside rear upper, rear suspention arm ball joint

Pass 18 May 2012 162,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

heat shields slightly loose

move obstruction on windscreen(sat nav base)

offside handbrake reading lower that nearside

rear flexi hoses have slight cracking

rear tyres slightly cracking

slight play in offside steering arm

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

trc light on

Fail 2 May 2012 162,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

heat shields slightly loose

offside handbrake reading low

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

water in nearside headlight

Pass 3 Nov 2010 144,250 miles

air bag light on

all wheels damaged(alloys damaged)

front discs slightly corroded

front to rear fuel lines corroded

nearside inner wheel arch part missing

neaside wiper torn

rear tyres worn low 2.5mm

slight oil leak from gearbox

tyre size 225/40/18

water in nearside headlamp

Pass 29 Oct 2009 136,009 miles

air bag light on

brake discs corroded

cut in n/s/f tyre

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2009 136,009 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake discs corroded

cut in n/s/f tyre

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2007

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre badly damaged on sidewall

Fail 15 Nov 2007 128,050 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre badly damaged on sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2006 116,023 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly.

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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S943 BYG is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S943 BYG, 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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S943 BYG is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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