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S613 BOJ

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,595 mi
Last recorded127,595 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS613 BOJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 127,595 miles

slight noise rear wheelbearing

wipers do not switch off

Fail 30 Jan 2016 127,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front wipers do not switch of

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

Nearside Rear noise when wheel is rotated

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the edge

Pass 5 Dec 2014 123,319 miles

Moderate play in nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bushes

Nearside head light aim only just within tolerance (low) and adjuster is not working

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 116,502 miles

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

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

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

both rear lower suspension bushes badly worn

reqs rear discs and pads 4/5000 miles

Fail 29 Nov 2013 116,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear lower suspension bushes badly worn

reqs rear discs and pads 4/5000 miles

Pass 2 Nov 2012 106,924 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 106,924 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,592 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2010 72,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,385 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

off side rear tyre tearing apart

Pass 1 Mar 2008 44,212 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,048 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,901 miles

front brake pads appear low advise

Pass 3 Nov 2005 37,827 miles

slight play noted in near side front anti roll bar link advise

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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S613 BOJ is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S613 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.

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What year was S613 BOJ registered?

S613 BOJ is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S613 BOJ safe to buy?

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