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R204 VRX

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,550 mi
Last recorded164,550 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 VRX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 164,550 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 26 Jun 2006 153,975 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres VERY close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jun 2006 153,975 miles

both rear tyres VERY close to legal limit

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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R204 VRX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R204 VRX, 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 R204 VRX?

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What year was R204 VRX registered?

R204 VRX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R204 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 VRX shows 3 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.

Does R204 VRX have outstanding finance?

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