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S951 NEO

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,652 mi
Last recorded144,652 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 NEO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 144,652 miles

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)

rear coil springs getting corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 137,005 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 136,618 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 127,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 127,564 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 120,342 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 113,539 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 104,230 miles

slight play in offside rear anti rollbar drop link

Fail 4 Oct 2007 104,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre side wall deteriated

slight play in offside rear anti rollbar drop link

Pass 28 Sep 2006 94,383 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 87,878 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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S951 NEO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S951 NEO, 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 S951 NEO registered?

S951 NEO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S951 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S951 NEO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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