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S968 NNV

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,846 mi
Last recorded204,846 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 NNV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 204,846 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 190,941 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 190,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 180,902 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 165,355 miles

offside & nearside rear auxillary position lamps inoperative

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing low

Fail 20 May 2014 165,355 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

offside & nearside rear auxillary position lamps inoperative

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing low

offside rear brake disc in very poor condition

Pass 9 May 2013 149,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to n/s outer sill middle and rear

Fail 8 May 2013 149,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to n/s outer sill middle and rear

Pass 31 May 2012 140,437 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 140,434 miles

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

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

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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S968 NNV is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S968 NNV, 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 S968 NNV registered?

S968 NNV is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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