MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,494 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front wipers smearing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both the front anti-roll bar bushes are slightly starting to wear.
Both the rear tyres are starting to get low on tread on the inside edges.
Slight chip and scratches on the windscreen.
Slight play in both the front wheels.
Slight play in the N/S/F anti-roll bar link.
The N/S/F tyre is near the limit for wear on the edges.
The N/S/R metal brake pipe is slightly starting to corrode.
The inner bush on the middle drag link on the O/S/F wheel.
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both the front anti-roll bar bushes are slightly starting to wear.
Both the rear tyres are starting to get low on tread on the inside edges.
Slight chip and scratches on the windscreen.
Slight play in both the front wheels.
Slight play in the N/S/F anti-roll bar link.
The N/S/F tyre is near the limit for wear on the edges.
The N/S/R metal brake pipe is slightly starting to corrode.
The front brake discs and pads are starting to wear and the rear brake discs are starting to wear.
The inner bush on the middle drag link on the O/S/F wheel.
chip on screen
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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R131 SSM is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R131 SSM, 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 R131 SSM registered?
R131 SSM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 6 March 1998.
Is R131 SSM safe to buy?
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