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R132 GDX

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,209 mi
Last recorded103,209 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 GDX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

grease on brake pipes

Fail 29 Aug 2013 103,204 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

grease on brake pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2012 100,135 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 94,735 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 91,634 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

front brake pad linning approx 75-80% worn low !!!

Pass 19 Sep 2009 88,516 miles

air bag waring light on !!!

Pass 19 Sep 2008 82,859 miles

rear brake disc's lipped & corrode on edges & worn uneven ??????

Pass 13 Sep 2007 77,137 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 77,137 miles

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

wear on off side front inner suspension arm rubber bush.(pass and advise)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 72,394 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 72,394 miles

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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R132 GDX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R132 GDX, 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 R132 GDX registered?

R132 GDX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R132 GDX safe to buy?

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