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S717 JBA

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,145 mi
Last recorded152,145 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 JBA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 152,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on join near to the cat emissions just met (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 152,130 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front susp arms inner bushes (arms at the front ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on join near to the cat emissions just met (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 143,812 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fulcrum bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fulcrum bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 142,067 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 1 Oct 2016 140,514 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 139,337 miles

Nearside Rear nsr coil spring corrored

Offside Rear osr brake flexi hose slight cut to outer casing

Pass 17 Sep 2014 138,341 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 138,341 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 137,293 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 136,579 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 136,579 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 135,511 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 134,362 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 133,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 130,398 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 128,086 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back boxheat shield is loose

Fail 26 Sep 2007 128,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back boxheat shield is loose

Pass 9 Aug 2006 199,150 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 111,622 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S717 JBA is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S717 JBA, 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 S717 JBA registered?

S717 JBA is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S717 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S717 JBA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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