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R192 LPC

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,869 mi
Last recorded97,869 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR192 LPC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 97,869 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view non abligatory (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 97,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view non abligatory (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 92,026 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 92,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 90,106 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 90,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre is perished/cracked

tyre size : 225 /60 r15 96w

Fail 23 Jan 2013 85,734 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f & n/s/r slight side wall damage

Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,734 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f & n/s/r slight side wall damage

Pass 29 Jul 2011 83,064 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 80,988 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 77,813 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 77,813 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 74,235 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 70,261 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 70,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 65,601 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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R192 LPC is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R192 LPC, 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

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What year was R192 LPC registered?

R192 LPC is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R192 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R192 LPC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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