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R365 JPK

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,293 mi
Last recorded177,293 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 JPK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 177,293 miles

nsf & nsr tyre worn

Pass 17 Mar 2016 173,691 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 169,869 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 163,279 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 161,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 159,977 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 158,251 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 158,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 155,872 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 155,872 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 149,983 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 139,354 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 135,646 miles

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

n/s/f Tyre is wearing low. †windscreen has damage less than 40mm in swept area outside zone A

Pass 6 Jan 2006 124,848 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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R365 JPK 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 85.7%.

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 R365 JPK, 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 R365 JPK registered?

R365 JPK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R365 JPK safe to buy?

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