CarVerify

Free Car Check

R366 JPL

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,236 mi
Last recorded95,236 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 JPL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 95,236 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 91,707 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 87,895 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

high level brake light inop.

slight movement in n/s/r hub assembly.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,895 miles

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

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

high level brake light inop.

slight movement in n/s/r hub assembly.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 83,919 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,024 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and starting to crack / split

Fail 15 Aug 2013 80,024 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)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and starting to crack / split

Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,207 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2011 70,500 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,338 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 65,327 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,081 miles

airbag light on

o/s steering rack damp

Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,876 miles

damp around o/s rack area

Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,515 miles

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

engine pan fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2006 41,379 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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R366 JPL is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R366 JPL, 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 R366 JPL?

You can check the full history of R366 JPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R366 JPL registered?

R366 JPL is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R366 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R366 JPL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R366 JPL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R366 JPL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.