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L80 FMC

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

139,816 mi
Last recorded139,816 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 FMC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 139,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 135,951 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 132,298 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 128,256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 125,366 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 120,864 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 115,528 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 115,528 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 110,857 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,871 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 100,408 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,143 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 89,169 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 83,653 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,929 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 77,008 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 71,812 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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L80 FMC is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L80 FMC, 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 L80 FMC registered?

L80 FMC is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L80 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 FMC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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