MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,821 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Coolant is on the min.
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear N.o plate is starting to deteryate.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.
Brake pad warning light on.
Rear number plate deteriorating.
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pad warning light on.
Rear number plate deteriorating.
Two rear O/S Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres worn on inner edges advise
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres worn on inner edges advise
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S634 JGN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red 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 S634 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 S634 JGN registered?
S634 JGN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 3 September 1998.
Is S634 JGN safe to buy?
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