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S720 JYX

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

238,738 mi
Last recorded238,738 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 JYX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 238,738 miles

Front and rear lic/plates in 3D

N/S/R and O/S/R suspension lower bushe's have slight play.

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)

Wipers fair

Fail 8 Oct 2013 238,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front and rear lic/plates in 3D

N/S/R and O/S/R suspension lower bushe's have slight play.

Wipers fair

Pass 28 Aug 2012 238,738 miles

Front power steering pipe insecure but not fouling any part

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

pad warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Fail 20 Aug 2012 238,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front power steering pipe insecure but not fouling any part

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

pad warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Pass 15 Jul 2011 234,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 227,781 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front brake back plate lower part missing

Fail 1 Jul 2010 227,781 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 218,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Fail 23 Jul 2009 218,342 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 4 Jul 2008 210,248 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 210,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise offside rear outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2007 195,546 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 194,221 miles

nail in nsr tyre

nail in osf tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2006 194,221 miles

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

nail in nsr tyre

nail in osf tyre

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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S720 JYX 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 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 S720 JYX, 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 S720 JYX registered?

S720 JYX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S720 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S720 JYX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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