1998 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · S462 CCE
1998 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 113,468 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S462 CCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/09/2025
- 113,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S462 CCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 523 (S462 CCE) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (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: “Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
S462 CCE Mileage History
- 24/08/202299,851 mi
- 08/08/2023103,336 mi+3,485 mi
- 08/08/2023103,342 mi+6 mi
- 09/09/2024107,348 mi+4,006 mi
- 16/09/2025113,468 mi+6,120 mi
Average of roughly 4,444 miles per year across 5 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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