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S233 JYX

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,734 mi
Last recorded170,734 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 JYX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 170,734 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 170,734 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 166,382 miles

rear brake pipe slighty rusty

rear pad wearing low 75%

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Jul 2011 164,140 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 161,325 miles

chip in windscreen

rear pads wearing low

Fail 24 Jul 2010 161,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 152,262 miles

airbag light on

chip in windscreen

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r tyre on limits

Pass 15 Jul 2008 140,658 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 140,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 132,559 miles

airbag light on

brake warning light on

front discs grooved

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 May 2006 127,423 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2006 127,423 miles

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.

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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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.

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