MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit innerwall worn (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside 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)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
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)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
h/brake effcy on limit, n/s weaker.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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S992 CHW is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 S992 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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What year was S992 CHW registered?
S992 CHW is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 6 August 1998.
Is S992 CHW safe to buy?
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