MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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R215 LAF is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R215 LAF, 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 R215 LAF registered?
R215 LAF is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 24 February 1998.
Is R215 LAF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R215 LAF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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