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S332 JYX

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

150,037 mi
Last recorded150,037 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS332 JYX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 150,037 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Nov 2013 150,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Nov 2012 134,348 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 134,346 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 130,483 miles

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

osr tyre low pressure

Fail 2 Dec 2011 130,483 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

osr tyre low pressure

Pass 14 Jun 2010 124,719 miles

both rear flexy brake pipes cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2010 124,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear flexy brake pipes cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2008 110,566 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 110,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 100,487 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)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 100,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 90,944 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 90,944 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 79,645 miles

Front offside brake outer brake pad is on the limit, advise replace asap.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S332 JYX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 S332 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 S332 JYX registered?

S332 JYX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S332 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S332 JYX shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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