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S365 JLY

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,716 mi
Last recorded137,716 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS365 JLY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 137,716 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 137,716 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 137,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 136,645 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 135,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 135,377 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 133,591 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 131,614 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 129,861 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 126,641 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 124,871 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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S365 JLY is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S365 JLY, 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

How do I check the history of S365 JLY?

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What year was S365 JLY registered?

S365 JLY is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S365 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S365 JLY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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