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S597 BOJ

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,389 mi
Last recorded129,389 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 BOJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 129,389 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 128,371 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 124,766 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 124,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 124,792 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 124,254 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 123,415 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 122,402 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 122,398 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 121,333 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 120,583 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 120,235 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 119,053 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 117,027 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 115,217 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 113,152 miles

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

n/s rear tyre under inflated

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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S597 BOJ is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S597 BOJ, 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 S597 BOJ registered?

S597 BOJ is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S597 BOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S597 BOJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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