1998 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · E9 GLB
1998 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 147,160 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/01/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2494cc
E9 GLB Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2012
- 147,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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E9 GLB Mileage History
- 18/07/2005119,171 mi
- 17/07/2006128,248 mi+9,077 mi
- 17/07/2006128,248 mi
- 31/07/2007136,440 mi+8,192 mi
- 06/08/2008138,923 mi+2,483 mi
- 11/01/2010142,746 mi+3,823 mi
- 10/01/2011144,922 mi+2,176 mi
- 11/01/2011144,903 mi-19 mi
- 12/01/2012147,158 mi+2,255 mi
- 12/01/2012147,160 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,315 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E9 GLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 523 (E9 GLB) between July 2005 and January 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
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