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R103 TNP

1998 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,963 mi
Last recorded166,963 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 TNP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 166,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2017 165,837 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 163,387 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 163,387 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2015 160,258 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 156,509 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 156,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 152,995 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 152,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 149,817 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 141,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 133,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 10 Mar 2009 126,147 miles

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

n/s handbrake cable is in poor conditon

Pass 6 Mar 2008 119,871 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 114,099 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 108,765 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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R103 TNP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R103 TNP, 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 R103 TNP registered?

R103 TNP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R103 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 TNP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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