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S887 JRK

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

227,532 mi
Last recorded227,532 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 JRK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 227,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 227,430 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 226,861 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 226,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 226,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 224,962 miles

Offside Front off side front tyre in poor condition

Fail 9 Mar 2018 224,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front off side front tyre in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2017 223,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre in poor condition / slight cracking on side wall

Pass 11 Mar 2016 223,002 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 223,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 222,152 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2013 221,701 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 218,467 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 218,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 217,462 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 210,716 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti roll bar links in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2009 194,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 191,788 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 171,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 180,063 miles

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

front tyres out of shape on inside edge

Pass 26 May 2006 171,619 miles

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

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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S887 JRK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S887 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 S887 JRK registered?

S887 JRK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S887 JRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S887 JRK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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