1998 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · S590 CJK
1998 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 140,686 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2494cc
S590 CJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/07/2026
- 140,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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S590 CJK Mileage History
- 10/08/2023120,821 mi
- 10/08/2023120,821 mi
- 30/08/2024121,400 mi+579 mi
- 30/08/2025130,141 mi+8,741 mi
- 25/07/2026140,686 mi+10,545 mi
Average of roughly 6,719 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S590 CJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 523 (S590 CJK) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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