MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,351 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
boot switch n/w
diff leaking oil
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Outer Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
boot switch n/w
diff leaking oil
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
of s mirror tint fading and loose
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
of s mirror tint fading and loose
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front numberplate cracked
rear numberplate starting to delaminate
unable to check outer sills due to covers
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R135 TNP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R135 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.
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What year was R135 TNP registered?
R135 TNP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 5 June 1998.
Is R135 TNP safe to buy?
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