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S61 TJX

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,289 mi
Last recorded167,289 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 TJX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 167,289 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag lamp on

Fail 10 May 2011 167,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Air bag warning light on.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 155,155 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

nearside front tyre on limit and bold on inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm remaining and bold on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2010 155,108 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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 tyres on 2mm

nearside front tyre on limit and bold on inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm remaining and bold on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2009 142,211 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

damage to nearside front bumper

Fail 7 May 2009 142,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

damage to nearside front bumper

Pass 17 Jan 2008 131,488 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 131,482 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 111,764 miles

Brakes Advisories: RBT Park brake efficiency:20%

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside rear parking brake Your vehicle has only just met ther required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair[3.7.A.9/10]

Slight damage to nearside front bumper.

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 111,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Slight damage to nearside front bumper

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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S61 TJX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S61 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 S61 TJX registered?

S61 TJX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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