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R127 WDV

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,397 mi
Last recorded73,397 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 WDV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,397 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear side light not working (duel)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,796 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 68,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 68,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs and pads heavly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,160 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 4 Jul 2008 35,195 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 27,341 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 21,577 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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R127 WDV is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R127 WDV, 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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What year was R127 WDV registered?

R127 WDV is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R127 WDV safe to buy?

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