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S964 GJO

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

207,055 mi
Last recorded207,055 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS964 GJO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 207,055 miles

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

lower sill covers/under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2011 206,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front 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)

lower sill covers/under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 198,874 miles

Oil leak

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

one nearside rear lower suspension bearing showing signs of water getting in

Pass 20 Oct 2009 191,053 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2009 190,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 178,469 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyre tread depths getting low

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 16 Oct 2007 168,098 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Sep 2007 167,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2006 161,014 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 144,651 miles

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

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

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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S964 GJO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S964 GJO, 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 S964 GJO registered?

S964 GJO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S964 GJO safe to buy?

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