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S803 JKO

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,352 mi
Last recorded113,352 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 JKO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 113,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2010 113,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 110,360 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 110,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 104,033 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 92,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 84,210 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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S803 JKO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S803 JKO, 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 S803 JKO registered?

S803 JKO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S803 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S803 JKO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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