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S950 CDL

1998 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,861 mi
Last recorded172,861 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 CDL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 172,861 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 172,847 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 168,974 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 160,939 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 155,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2007 146,100 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 146,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 141,488 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 141,488 miles

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

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

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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S950 CDL is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S950 CDL, 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 S950 CDL?

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What year was S950 CDL registered?

S950 CDL is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S950 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S950 CDL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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