MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,340 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S98 CKS 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 S98 CKS, 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 S98 CKS registered?
S98 CKS is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 7 August 1998.
Is S98 CKS safe to buy?
The MOT history for S98 CKS 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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