MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
airbag light on
both front h/light lenses badly deteriorated
rear heat shield insecure
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
airbag light on
both front h/light lenses badly deteriorated
rear heat shield insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag light on
both front plastic headlamp covers are deteriorating
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag light on
both front plastic headlamp covers are deteriorating
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
airbag lamp on
o/side rear side light has one bulb not working, but still 50%
rear silencer heat shield loose
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
airbag lamp on
o/side rear side light has one bulb not working, but still 50%
rear silencer heat shield loose
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front bumper damaged
front discs poor
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front bumper damaged
front discs poor
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
nearside front foglight damaged
power steering pipe damp
slight damage nearside door mirror
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside front foglight damaged
power steering pipe damp
slight damage nearside door mirror
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside front foglight damaged
power steering pipe damp
slight damage nearside door mirror
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S181 JYX 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 46.7%.
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 S181 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.
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S181 JYX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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