MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,933 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
nearside door mirror backing missing
nearside front tyre cut and worn close to limit
nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed and damaged
nearside rear lower arm outer bushes worn close to limit
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
nearside door mirror backing missing
nearside front tyre cut and worn close to limit
nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed and damaged
traction control light on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake discs and pads worn.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear pads low.
Front brake discs and pads worn.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear pads low.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S961 DWV 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 55.6%.
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 S961 DWV, 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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What year was S961 DWV registered?
S961 DWV is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 5 October 1998.
Is S961 DWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S961 DWV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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