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JEZ 2303

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,713 mi
Last recorded142,713 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEZ 2303
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 142,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 135,603 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 135,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 132,405 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs worn low(aprox 3mm)

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge(raised edge)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2012 132,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

front brake discs worn low(aprox 3mm)

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge(raised edge)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2011 124,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

both rear tyres scrubbed out on inner tread areas

front inner brake pads look low?

o/s/f tyre scrubbed out on inner tread area

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f a.r.b linkrod joints

Pass 27 Jul 2010 114,371 miles

front torque/reaction arm bushes becoming weak.

offside front tyre on wear limit.

rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 114,371 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front torque/reaction arm bushes becoming weak.

offside front tyre on wear limit.

rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 107,037 miles

rear brake pads getting thin.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 99,751 miles

inner set of front and rear brake pads getting thin.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 99,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

inner set of front and rear brake pads getting thin.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 91,641 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 91,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 83,143 miles

offside rear hand brake becoming lazy.

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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JEZ 2303 is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JEZ 2303, 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 JEZ 2303 registered?

JEZ 2303 is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is JEZ 2303 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEZ 2303 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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