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S609 JGN

1998 BMW 523

Bronze Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,333 mi
Last recorded85,333 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS609 JGN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2014 85,333 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

both rear tyres have deep age cracks not showing cords

wipers blades smearing slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 83,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 82,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 79,353 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 79,295 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 79,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 76,980 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 73,964 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,094 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 66,786 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 61,410 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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S609 JGN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Bronze with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S609 JGN, 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 S609 JGN registered?

S609 JGN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S609 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S609 JGN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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