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S93 JRK

1998 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,980 mi
Last recorded99,980 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS93 JRK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 99,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 97,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 92,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 89,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 86,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 86,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,920 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,832 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,763 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 72,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,080 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,248 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,157 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,573 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,675 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 53,675 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,501 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,127 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 42,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,354 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 39,354 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,715 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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S93 JRK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S93 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 S93 JRK registered?

S93 JRK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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