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S633 JGN

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,912 mi
Last recorded161,912 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS633 JGN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2011 161,912 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wear discs

Pass 22 Sep 2011 161,912 miles

wear discs

Pass 9 Oct 2010 153,765 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 146,833 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edge

Fail 14 Oct 2009 146,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 10 Oct 2008 138,870 miles

rear number plate slightly detereiiorated

Fail 9 Oct 2008 138,870 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear number plate slightly detereiiorated

Pass 12 Oct 2007 129,772 miles

front brake pads getting low

front thrust arm front bushes weak

offside rear brake flexi hose starting to perish

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Oct 2007 129,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front thrust arm front bushes weak

offside rear brake flexi hose starting to perish

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Dec 2006 121,420 miles

both front tyres low on edges

front pads getting low

Fail 7 Dec 2006 121,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres low on edges

front pads getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2005 114,223 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 114,223 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 14 Oct 2004 107,362 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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S633 JGN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S633 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.

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What year was S633 JGN registered?

S633 JGN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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