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R224 OBN

1998 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

295,365 mi
Last recorded295,365 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 OBN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 295,365 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2012
Fail 24 Nov 2012

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 110,655 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 110,655 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 187,245 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 176,935 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 176,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 160,948 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 160,948 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 157,928 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 157,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 143,850 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 143,243 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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R224 OBN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R224 OBN, 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 R224 OBN registered?

R224 OBN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R224 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R224 OBN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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