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MLZ 7254

1998 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,049 mi
Last recorded182,049 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 7254
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2008 182,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 164,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 152,914 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 152,912 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 141,708 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 141,708 miles

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

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

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

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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MLZ 7254 is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MLZ 7254, 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 MLZ 7254 registered?

MLZ 7254 is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is MLZ 7254 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLZ 7254 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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