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S532 TJX

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,088 mi
Last recorded148,088 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 TJX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 148,088 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

duct tape on nearside side rear outer sill full inspection not carried out due to the tape.

nearside outer sill holed but not within prescribed area

rear tailgate corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 142,922 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 136,440 miles

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

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

os/r stub axel assembly has slight play

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2012 136,440 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

os/r stub axel assembly has slight play

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2011

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

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

rear boot corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2011

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

rear boot corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2010 127,221 miles

nearside front tyre cracking & perishing

offside front tyre cracking & perishing

slight corrosion to rear boot lid bottom.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 121,367 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre perished

power steering belt worn

Pass 28 Feb 2009 121,367 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished

power steering belt worn

Fail 1 Mar 2008 116,210 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

childseat fitted to offside rear - limited visual inspection only on this seatbelt

radiator warping

Pass 1 Mar 2008 116,210 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

childseat fitted to offside rear - limited visual inspection only on this seatbelt

radiator warping

Pass 23 Feb 2007 109,859 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 109,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 102,912 miles

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

exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2006 102,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

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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S532 TJX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S532 TJX, 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 S532 TJX registered?

S532 TJX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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