1998 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · S806 HJW
1998 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 126,075 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2008.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Apr 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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S806 HJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2007
- 126,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S806 HJW 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 (S806 HJW) between August 2006 and November 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
S806 HJW Mileage History
- 19/08/200694,420 mi
- 12/10/200698,113 mi+3,693 mi
- 13/10/200698,114 mi+1 mi
- 19/10/2007126,846 mi+28,732 mi
- 01/11/2007126,075 mi-771 mi
Average of roughly 26,329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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