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A7 CSU

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,379 mi
Last recorded158,379 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 CSU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2011 158,379 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2011 158,046 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 153,982 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 147,664 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 144,388 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 142,690 miles

Metal brake pipes running from front to rear showing signs of corrrosion,unable to asses acurateley as pipes covered by plastic shield!

Pass 22 Nov 2005 141,356 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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A7 CSU is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A7 CSU, 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

How do I check the history of A7 CSU?

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What year was A7 CSU registered?

A7 CSU is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A7 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 CSU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A7 CSU have outstanding finance?

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