MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside rear door trim damaged.
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
nearside rear door trim damaged.
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
air bag light on.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on.
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
air bag light on
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside anti-roll bar link rod ball joint dust cover split
air bag light on
covers fited
engine oil leak
offside front anti-roll bar link rod dust cover split
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
air bag light on dash
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
air bag light on dash
under body / floor covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
air bag light on
floor covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning lamp staying on
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R169 VJC is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R169 VJC, 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 R169 VJC registered?
R169 VJC is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R169 VJC safe to buy?
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