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S969 CHW

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,457 mi
Last recorded102,457 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 CHW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 102,457 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 102,287 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 101,264 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 100,403 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,275 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 99,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 98,144 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 98,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,533 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 94,404 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 94,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,434 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,621 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 85,334 miles

slight binding nearside rear wheel

Pass 17 Apr 2007 78,632 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 68,406 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S969 CHW is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S969 CHW, 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 S969 CHW registered?

S969 CHW is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S969 CHW safe to buy?

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