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L10 JSD

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,107 mi
Last recorded151,107 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 JSD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 151,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Large oil leak from engine

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S Wiper blade split but still clears screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 151,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Large oil leak from engine

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S Wiper blade split but still clears screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 142,935 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 142,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 134,423 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2011 134,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 128,217 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 128,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Added 2.5litres of engine oil(nothing showing on dipstick).

Both front tyres worn on edges,225/60/15v

Brake pad warning light on.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 123,554 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

slight leak off steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2008 118,347 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 118,122 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 110,366 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 110,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 103,931 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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L10 JSD is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L10 JSD, 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.

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What year was L10 JSD registered?

L10 JSD is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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