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M17 GAJ

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,996 mi
Last recorded123,996 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 GAJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 123,996 miles

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose Tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 123,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Fuel tank insecure Tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose Tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 118,372 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 112,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

front brake backing plates corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

both fuel pipes heavily corroded

nearside front tyre badly perished

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2013 92,159 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre valve stems cracked

front shock absorber action weak

fuel pipes corroded at nearside floor

handbrake efficiency low

nearside front tyre outer edge cracked and inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 26 Jun 2013 92,118 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

both rear tyre valve stems cracked

front shock absorber action weak

fuel pipes corroded at nearside floor

nearside front tyre outer edge cracked and inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Jun 2012 83,800 miles

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

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,626 miles

brake judder on applying footbrake

coolant leak in engine bay

front brakes creaking when pressure applied to footbrake

Fail 14 Jul 2011 77,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

brake judder on applying footbrake

coolant leak in engine bay

Fail 26 Mar 2011 77,595 miles

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

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

accident damage along nearside of vehicle-doors damaged but still secure and latching ok.

brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroded

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,970 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,793 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,120 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 38,598 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 38,598 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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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M17 GAJ is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M17 GAJ, 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 M17 GAJ registered?

M17 GAJ is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is M17 GAJ safe to buy?

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