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B5 EJA

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

30,002 mi
Last recorded30,002 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 EJA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 30,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 29,625 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 28,880 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 27,243 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 25,694 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 25,508 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 24,991 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 24,681 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 24,094 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,515 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,367 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 23,133 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,005 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 20,610 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 19,739 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,796 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 17,842 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 17,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,185 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 16,456 miles

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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B5 EJA is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B5 EJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 EJA registered?

B5 EJA is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is B5 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 EJA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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