1998 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · S517 EAB
1998 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 164,494 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S517 EAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 164,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S517 EAB 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 (S517 EAB) between November 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 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: Bodywork (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
S517 EAB Mileage History
- 25/11/2024159,511 mi
- 17/02/2026162,802 mi+3,291 mi
- 07/05/2026163,702 mi+900 mi
- 17/06/2026164,324 mi+622 mi
- 30/06/2026164,494 mi+170 mi
Average of roughly 3,128 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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