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D19 JAW

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

78,240 mi
Last recorded78,240 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD19 JAW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 78,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 76,405 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 73,445 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 71,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 68,527 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 65,681 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,310 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 59,767 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,945 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,308 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,972 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 49,630 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 49,630 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,436 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,740 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,630 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,800 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,798 miles

Rear tyres worn to 2mm.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,688 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,317 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 29,062 miles

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

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

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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D19 JAW is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D19 JAW, 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 D19 JAW registered?

D19 JAW is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is D19 JAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D19 JAW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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