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R177 DTM

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,034 mi
Last recorded202,034 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 DTM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 202,034 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 201,971 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 200,483 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 200,483 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 200,476 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 198,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 194,850 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 194,850 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 191,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 191,586 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 188,179 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 185,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 185,026 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 182,538 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 181,063 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 178,169 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 168,604 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 166,288 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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R177 DTM is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R177 DTM, 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 R177 DTM?

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What year was R177 DTM registered?

R177 DTM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R177 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R177 DTM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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