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R176 VJC

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,661 mi
Last recorded84,661 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 VJC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,944 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,944 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,944 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 83,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,624 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,175 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 80,175 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,744 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,157 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2012 72,218 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Apr 2012 72,215 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,121 miles

All tyres cracking

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Front number plate cracked

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2010 64,692 miles

advise front number plate

all tyres cracking

Fail 11 May 2010 64,688 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

advise front number plate

all tyres cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,542 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2006 48,680 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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R176 VJC is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R176 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 R176 VJC registered?

R176 VJC is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R176 VJC safe to buy?

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