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S39 FJO

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,332 mi
Last recorded103,332 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 FJO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2021 103,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 102,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear floor pan corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 26 Jun 2019 102,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 102,201 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 101,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel tank straps in poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2018 101,266 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel tank straps in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fuel tank straps in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,113 miles

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

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 96,232 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,447 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 94,447 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,458 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 92,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 90,871 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 90,871 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

centre rear brake light inop

Pass 13 Jul 2009 88,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,202 miles

front tyres scrubed on edges.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 70,600 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 70,600 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 62,143 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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S39 FJO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S39 FJO, 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 S39 FJO registered?

S39 FJO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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