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R159 CSX

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,037 mi
Last recorded144,037 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 CSX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 144,037 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 144,030 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 141,617 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 26 Feb 2009 133,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 133,130 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 128,272 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 123,374 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 117,805 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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R159 CSX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver 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 R159 CSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R159 CSX?

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What year was R159 CSX registered?

R159 CSX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R159 CSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 CSX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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