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R257 LWV

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,303 mi
Last recorded129,303 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 LWV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 129,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 129,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 127,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 125,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 125,174 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 120,840 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 115,829 miles

signs of possible steering fluid leak

Fail 2 Nov 2017 115,829 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

signs of possible steering fluid leak

Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,739 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 110,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low insides loose (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 103,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Traction control light is on

Pass 4 Nov 2014 96,527 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 89,354 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 79,674 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 73,841 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 72,042 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 70,490 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,871 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 65,255 miles

front number plate has small crack in it

Pass 8 Dec 2006 61,878 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 58,343 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 58,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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R257 LWV is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R257 LWV, 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 R257 LWV registered?

R257 LWV is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R257 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 LWV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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