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S332 LLJ

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,687 mi
Last recorded117,687 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS332 LLJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 117,687 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 117,685 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 115,450 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 113,082 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 113,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 110,114 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 110,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 106,880 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Millage can not be seen

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre perishing

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Millage can not be seen

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre perishing

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

Pass 11 May 2013 98,329 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 88,924 miles

air bag lamp on

r/n/s anti-roll bar link slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,168 miles

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

r/n/s anti-roll bar link slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2009 76,487 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 76,476 miles

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

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

r/n/s tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,351 miles

r/n/s anti-roll bar link slight play

r/n/s tyre worn

Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,344 miles

r/n/s anti/roll bar link worn

Pass 28 Jun 2006 57,712 miles

nearside front headlamp not adjusting on headlamp range adjuster.

oil leak

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 LLJ is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S332 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.

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What year was S332 LLJ registered?

S332 LLJ is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S332 LLJ safe to buy?

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