MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,214 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. juddery (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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R204 VJM is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R204 VJM, 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 R204 VJM registered?
R204 VJM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 23 February 1998.
Is R204 VJM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R204 VJM shows 14 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.
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