MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake pipe slighty rusty
rear pad wearing low 75%
slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link
underbody covers fitted
chip in windscreen
rear pads wearing low
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
chip in windscreen
rear pads wearing low
slight binding o/s/r wheel
airbag light on
chip in windscreen
exhaust system rusty
n/s/r tyre on limits
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
airbag light on
stone chips in windscreen
airbag light on
brake warning light on
front discs grooved
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
stone chips in windscreen
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
air bag warning lamp staying on
brake warning light on
stone chips in windscreen
unable to check outer sills due to covers
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S233 JYX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green 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 S233 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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What year was S233 JYX registered?
S233 JYX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S233 JYX safe to buy?
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