MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
full underbody shields fitted.
n/s/f tyre perishing.
oil leak around front diff.
rear exhaust heat shield loose.
very slight water damage rear number plate.
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R183 ETM is a 1998 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R183 ETM, 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 R183 ETM registered?
R183 ETM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 24 April 1998.
Is R183 ETM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R183 ETM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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