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S164 JYX

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,957 mi
Last recorded136,957 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 JYX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 136,957 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 136,956 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 130,882 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 130,882 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

air bag warning is on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 123,117 miles

air bag light on

condensation n/s headlight

rear indicators fading

security of exhaust heat shield

Pass 31 Aug 2010 112,493 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 104,097 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 104,097 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EXHAUST REAR SILNCER HEAT SHIELD IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT WASHERS WORKING BUT NOT VERY POWERFUL

SLIGHT FREEPLAY O/S/R TOP SUSPENSION ARM

VERY SLGHT CORROSION TO REAE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 4 Aug 2008 94,598 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 86,974 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 86,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 80,754 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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S164 JYX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S164 JYX, 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 S164 JYX registered?

S164 JYX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S164 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S164 JYX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S164 JYX have outstanding finance?

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