MOT Status
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58,732 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
BOTH REAR TOP OUTER BALL JOINT GAITERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION
THE AJUSTERS IN THE OS HEADLIGHT ARE IN POOR CONDITION
THE NSF ROLL BAR DROP LINK TOP BALL JOINT GAITER IS IN POOR CONDITION
BOTH REAR TOP OUTER BALL JOINT GAITERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
THE AJUSTERS IN THE OS HEADLIGHT ARE IN POOR CONDITION
THE NSF ROLL BAR DROP LINK TOP BALL JOINT GAITER IS IN POOR CONDITION
BOTH REAR OUTER TOP BALL JOINT GAITERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION
THE NSF ROLL BAR DROP LINK TOP BALL JOINT GAITER IS IN POOR CONDITION.
THE NSF DROP LINK TOP BALL JOINT GAITER IS IN POOR CONDITION
THE NSR AND OSR TOP OUTER BALL JOINT GAITERS ARE POOR
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements DELAMINATED (0.1 (d))
THE NSF DROP LINK TOP BALL JOINT GAITER IS IN POOR CONDITION
THE NSR AND OSR TOP OUTER BALL JOINT GAITERS ARE POOR
THE NSR AND OSR TOP OUT BALL JOINT GAITERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
THE NSR AND OSR TOP OUT BALL JOINT GAITERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION
THE NSR AND OSR TOP OUTER BALL JOINT GAITERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
THE BATTERY WAS FLAT BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE
THE NSR AND OSR TOP OUTER BALL JOINT GAITERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
BULB FAULT TELL TALE IS ON
CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
THE AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON
Airbag light on
airbag light on
front tyres getting low on edges
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
airbag light on
AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON.
CAR BATTERY WAS FLAT BEFORE MOT WAS DONE.
OSR NSR AND NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALLS ARE DAMAGE BUT NOT TO THE CORDS
OSR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL CRACKED.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R121 JMV is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R121 JMV, 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
How do I check the history of R121 JMV?
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What year was R121 JMV registered?
R121 JMV is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R121 JMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R121 JMV shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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