MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s outer sill has corroded not structural
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear inner side of disc slightly deterioated
nearside rear tyre inner side wall slightly deterioated
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front lower ball joints have slight play. both sides
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front lower ball joints have slight play. both sides
service is due
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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R142 VJB is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R142 VJB, 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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R142 VJB is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 23 February 1998.
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