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E9 GLB

1998 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,160 mi
Last recorded147,160 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 GLB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 147,160 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 147,158 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 144,903 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 144,922 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 142,746 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 138,923 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 136,440 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 128,248 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 128,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 119,171 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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E9 GLB is a 1998 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E9 GLB, 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 E9 GLB?

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What year was E9 GLB registered?

E9 GLB is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is E9 GLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 GLB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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