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S36 BPJ

1998 BMW 523

Silver Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,427 mi
Last recorded135,427 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 BPJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2011 135,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 135,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 126,144 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 118,833 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 101,180 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 101,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 90,067 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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S36 BPJ is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S36 BPJ, 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 S36 BPJ?

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What year was S36 BPJ registered?

S36 BPJ is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S36 BPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S36 BPJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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