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S984 CHW

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

204,316 mi
Last recorded204,316 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS984 CHW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 204,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe/pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 200,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pump/pipe area (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2018 200,246 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)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pump/pipe area (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 194,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component seep from pump area (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 194,337 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)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component seep from pump area (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 188,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on approx 2.5mm

Fail 8 Apr 2016 188,335 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

STREONG ADVISE play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

advise noise from offside rear suspension

nearside rear tyre wearing low on approx 2.5mm

Fail 16 Mar 2016 188,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint dust gaiters deteriorating.

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

Noise at offside rear suspension.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 177,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play rear hubs.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 177,345 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play rear hubs.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 165,950 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 165,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 156,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 147,524 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 147,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Airbag warning lamp on

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 136,059 miles

Air bag warning light on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 125,033 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 116,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 108,266 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

rear flexi brake pipes perishing slightly

slight play rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 29 Aug 2007 108,250 miles

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

air bag light on

corrosion both front metal brake pipes

front number plate deteriorated

offside front anti roll bar link dust cover split

offside rear shock absorber outer casing cracked

rear brake flexy hoses perrished

slight play both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 7 Sep 2006 99,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

corrosion metal brake pipes offside front

front number plate deteriorated

offside front anti roll bar link cover split

offside rear shock absorber outer casing cracked

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 7 Sep 2006 99,500 miles

air bag light on

corrosion metal brake pipes offside front

front number plate deteriorated

offside front anti roll bar link cover split

offside rear shock absorber outer casing cracked

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

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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S984 CHW is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S984 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.

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S984 CHW is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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