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R117 LOD

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

185,502 mi
Last recorded185,502 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 LOD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 185,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 185,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 182,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured DROP LINK SNAPPED (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH REAR FLEXI BRAKE PIPES CRACKING

CUTS IN NEARSIDE FRONT WALL AND WORN OUTER EDGE

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE LOW READING BUT PASSED AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BY FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 177,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2015 170,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 170,524 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 158,487 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 158,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 158,426 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre rotation wrong way

pad wear indicater light on

Pass 5 Dec 2012 148,690 miles

airbag light on

pad warning light on

Fail 4 Dec 2012 148,690 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

pad warning light on

Pass 22 Oct 2011 148,194 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 148,194 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 132,400 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 132,400 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 131,950 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 122,252 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 122,252 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 112,423 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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R117 LOD is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R117 LOD, 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.

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R117 LOD is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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