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S244 LLJ

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,274 mi
Last recorded46,274 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 46,274 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 35,757 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 32,270 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 28,800 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 27,722 miles

Both front tyres old 1998 y o m

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70-75% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & old 1998 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & old 1998 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,513 miles

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,735 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,090 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,229 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,020 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,312 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,536 miles

brake fluid cahnge is due.

nail into n/s/r tyre requires puncture repair asap

Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,556 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 21,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,450 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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S244 LLJ is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S244 LLJ, 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 LLJ registered?

S244 LLJ is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S244 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S244 LLJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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