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M22 DHO

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,076 mi
Last recorded120,076 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 DHO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 120,076 miles

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

air bag warning illuminated

Fail 1 Mar 2013 11,983 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 113,722 miles

Front and rear discs rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2010 113,087 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 101,308 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 96,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 87,688 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 78,005 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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M22 DHO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M22 DHO, 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 M22 DHO?

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What year was M22 DHO registered?

M22 DHO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is M22 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 DHO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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