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S23 TJS

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,266 mi
Last recorded128,266 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 TJS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 128,266 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 122,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 117,457 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 112,140 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,972 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 101,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 93,581 miles

front discs worn

Fail 27 Oct 2010 86,490 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,490 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,845 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 75,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 68,715 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 52,390 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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S23 TJS is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S23 TJS, 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 S23 TJS registered?

S23 TJS is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S23 TJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 TJS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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