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TBZ 5110

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

198,503 mi
Last recorded198,503 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 5110
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 198,503 miles

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

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2021 198,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 192,692 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Minor oil leak from steering rack inner joints

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear view door mirror slightly damaged.

Offside Front washer jet direction misaligned.

Fail 4 Mar 2020 192,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Not secure from one end. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play in suspension arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Minor oil leak from steering rack inner joints

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear view door mirror slightly damaged.

Offside Front washer jet direction misaligned.

Offside Rear Rear exhaust box not secure, also clamp broken.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 184,358 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 184,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 176,322 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 176,322 miles

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)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 165,674 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 159,073 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

childs seat fitted

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Feb 2015 153,901 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 146,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 139,060 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 132,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 124,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 116,451 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 116,431 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 109,504 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 109,504 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 103,626 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 97,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 97,258 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 89,590 miles

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

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

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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TBZ 5110 is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TBZ 5110, 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 TBZ 5110 registered?

TBZ 5110 is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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