MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,555 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Airbag warning light is illuminated .
Nearside headlamp beam has no kick line.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Airbag warning light is illuminated .
Nearside headlamp beam has no kick line.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
headlamp patterns weak
n/side front tyre bald on inner edge
n/side rear coil spring has been fouling turret
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
headlamp patterns weak
n/side front tyre bald on inner edge
n/side rear coil spring has been fouling turret
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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 OMD is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OMD, 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 OMD registered?
R183 OMD is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 3 February 1998.
Is R183 OMD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R183 OMD shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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