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R235 BLH

1998 BMW 523

Pink Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,502 mi
Last recorded133,502 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 BLH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 133,502 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 132,656 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 132,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 131,606 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 130,379 miles

wiper blades perished

Pass 25 Jan 2014 114,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 103,336 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 97,443 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 92,556 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 84,455 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,673 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 71,346 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 65,245 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 65,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 60,767 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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R235 BLH is a 1998 BMW 523 in Pink with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R235 BLH, 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 R235 BLH registered?

R235 BLH is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R235 BLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 BLH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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