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G7 DOB

1998 BMW 523

Maroon Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

128,152 mi
Last recorded128,152 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2005
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 DOB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2005 128,152 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake light staying on

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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G7 DOB is a 1998 BMW 523 in Maroon with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G7 DOB, 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

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What year was G7 DOB registered?

G7 DOB is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is G7 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 DOB shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G7 DOB have outstanding finance?

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