1998 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · S934 BJW
1998 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 217,370 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/01/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/01/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,370 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
S934 BJW Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2012
- 217,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S934 BJW Mileage History
- 03/01/2006167,316 mi
- 03/01/2006167,316 mi
- 02/01/2007176,201 mi+8,885 mi
- 15/01/2007176,550 mi+349 mi
- 18/12/2007184,243 mi+7,693 mi
- 29/12/2008193,981 mi+9,738 mi
- 29/12/2009203,826 mi+9,845 mi
- 05/01/2011213,007 mi+9,181 mi
- 19/01/2011213,564 mi+557 mi
- 18/01/2012217,362 mi+3,798 mi
- 19/01/2012217,370 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 8,284 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
S934 BJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 523 (S934 BJW) between January 2006 and January 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.
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