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S244 JYX

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,345 mi
Last recorded77,345 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 JYX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 77,345 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 70,739 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 64,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 100,387 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,174 miles

Air bag light on

drive belts worn

Fail 20 Feb 2013 62,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Air bag light on

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drive belts worn

Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,483 miles

Engine oil leak from cam cover gasket

Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil leak from cam cover gasket

Pass 18 Jan 2011 55,882 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,749 miles

both rear tyres low in tread

Fail 18 Jan 2010 51,749 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres low in tread

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,122 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,122 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,436 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 39,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 32,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,923 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 25,661 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 25,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S244 JYX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S244 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 S244 JYX registered?

S244 JYX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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