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R184 GGP

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,883 mi
Last recorded111,883 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 GGP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 111,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 111,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 108,621 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 98,766 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 98,766 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 92,587 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 85,677 miles

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Fail 3 Apr 2007 85,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK FROM O/S STEERING RACK

Pass 28 Jul 2006 83,407 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R184 GGP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R184 GGP, 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 R184 GGP registered?

R184 GGP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R184 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R184 GGP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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