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S373 BJK

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,833 mi
Last recorded50,833 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS373 BJK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 May 2012 50,833 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres worn on edges

dampness around pas pipes

exhaust corroded

front pads appear low

rear no.plate fadded

rear pads appear low

sills covered

some under trays fitted

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,756 miles

AIR BAG warning lamp is illuminated.

Front anti roll bar nearside link rod has some play in a lower ball joint. ( nearing limits )

Rear tyres are wearing / worn smooth on shoulders.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,350 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,362 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,350 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,946 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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S373 BJK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S373 BJK, 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 S373 BJK?

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What year was S373 BJK registered?

S373 BJK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S373 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S373 BJK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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