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S32 JRK

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,634 mi
Last recorded180,634 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS32 JRK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 180,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 168,518 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 168,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 29 Aug 2009 153,487 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)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 139,261 miles

NSF + OSF Tyres uneven wear .

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

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

Unable to open boot lid .

Pass 26 Aug 2008 139,261 miles

NSF + OSF Tyres uneven wear .

Unable to open boot lid .

Pass 15 Aug 2007 127,958 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 127,958 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2006 115,798 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 115,639 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

both front tyres starting to perish

nail in o/ s/r tyre

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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S32 JRK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S32 JRK, 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 S32 JRK registered?

S32 JRK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S32 JRK safe to buy?

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