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T1 OBB

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,750 mi
Last recorded232,750 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 OBB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 232,750 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 232,535 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 232,533 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exh/blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 232,147 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 232,133 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 230,942 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 231,942 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 230,862 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 230,860 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 230,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 230,246 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 229,875 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 229,875 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 221,745 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 221,745 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 211,713 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 198,527 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 184,207 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 173,984 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 163,227 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 148,917 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 134,715 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 134,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 123,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 108,249 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 94,954 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 76,626 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 62,662 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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T1 OBB is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 T1 OBB, 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 T1 OBB registered?

T1 OBB is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T1 OBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 OBB shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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