1998 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · S565 GHU
1998 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 124,661 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2011.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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S565 GHU Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2010
- 124,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S565 GHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 523 (S565 GHU) between July 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
S565 GHU Mileage History
- 13/07/200687,409 mi
- 21/08/200797,401 mi+9,992 mi
- 15/08/2008101,839 mi+4,438 mi
- 12/08/2009107,543 mi+5,704 mi
- 13/08/2009107,547 mi+4 mi
- 21/07/2010124,661 mi+17,114 mi
Average of roughly 9,263 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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