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S74 JRK

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

84,405 mi
Last recorded84,405 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 JRK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,405 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 84,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,351 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 81,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,636 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,486 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 75,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,020 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 73,020 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,334 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 70,334 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 70,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,151 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 63,962 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,016 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,785 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,426 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 56,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,932 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,374 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 50,351 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 50,351 miles

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

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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S74 JRK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S74 JRK, 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 S74 JRK registered?

S74 JRK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S74 JRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S74 JRK shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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