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S977 GNU

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,566 mi
Last recorded55,566 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 GNU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 55,566 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,000 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,188 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 42,186 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)

BOTH FRONT TYRES BECOMING BOLD ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 31 May 2014 35,577 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 33,715 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,126 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,273 miles

front wipers for condition

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,628 miles

Oil leak

cannot see brake pads

Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,854 miles

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

Oil leak

cannot see brake pads

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2009 30,844 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

cannot see brake pads

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,852 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,835 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

cannot see brake pads

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,757 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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S977 GNU is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S977 GNU, 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 S977 GNU registered?

S977 GNU is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S977 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S977 GNU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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