MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,397 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
knocking noise from nsf wheel/suspension
nsf tyre badly worn on inside edge
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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S857 JRX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S857 JRX, 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 S857 JRX registered?
S857 JRX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 7 August 1998.
Is S857 JRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S857 JRX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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