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R246 JPJ

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,113 mi
Last recorded88,113 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 JPJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 88,113 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 7 Nov 2024 87,637 miles

both outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2023 87,173 miles

rear outer sill area corroding

sill kit fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2023 87,143 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear outer sill area corroding

sill kit fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,690 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 86,236 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Oct 2021 86,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake discs worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Slight Bind

Nearside Rear Upper Rear Arm Outer Ball Joint Slight Play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill Corroding

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside Rear Upper Rear Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 84,981 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 84,980 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,816 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 84,598 miles

r/ discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2016 83,628 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,501 miles

discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,168 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,399 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,897 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 72,335 miles

n/s/f brake hose slightly damaged.

o/s/f anti-roll bar link arm upper ball joint gaiter split.

o/s/f steering outer t.r.e. ball joint gaiter split.

oil leaks around n/s & o/s/f steering rack gaiters areas.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,201 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

near side front wheel inner rim repaird (ally weld)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 69,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,230 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,513 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 46,860 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,692 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 44,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake check

Pass 3 Jan 2006 43,376 miles

front pads low

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

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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R246 JPJ is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R246 JPJ, 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 R246 JPJ registered?

R246 JPJ is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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