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S593 JYX

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,656 mi
Last recorded144,656 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS593 JYX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 144,656 miles

under siderunder silled

Pass 19 Aug 2024 144,142 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear inner sill coroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 139,817 miles

underside corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 135,560 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 131,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 127,247 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 125,600 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear sills are corroded

Plastic sill covers are fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 122,682 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers are fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 120,593 miles

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

Plastic sills are fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2017 120,593 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Plastic sills are fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 117,752 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is starting to perish

Plastic side sills are fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2016 117,752 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre is starting to perish

Plastic side sills are fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 115,966 miles

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

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

Plastic sill covers are fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2014 113,706 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2013 112,165 miles

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2012 109,344 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 106,378 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 102,463 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 98,256 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 94,675 miles

Condensation in both headlight lenses

Pass 11 Aug 2007 91,960 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 87,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S593 JYX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S593 JYX, 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

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What year was S593 JYX registered?

S593 JYX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S593 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S593 JYX shows 22 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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