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R186 DGF

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 DGF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012
Pass 4 Feb 2011 102,411 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 100,439 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 98,417 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 98,411 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 95,941 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 87,004 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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R186 DGF is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R186 DGF, 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 R186 DGF?

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What year was R186 DGF registered?

R186 DGF is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R186 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 DGF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R186 DGF have outstanding finance?

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