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CEZ 1762

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,863 mi
Last recorded131,863 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEZ 1762
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 131,863 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 131,860 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 123,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 120,135 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 114,483 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 113,412 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 113,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

radiator leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2010 110,101 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 105,945 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 99,788 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 99,779 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 96,222 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 94,640 miles

Rear 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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CEZ 1762 is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CEZ 1762, 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 CEZ 1762?

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What year was CEZ 1762 registered?

CEZ 1762 is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is CEZ 1762 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEZ 1762 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CEZ 1762 have outstanding finance?

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