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R261 WLA

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,196 mi
Last recorded93,196 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 WLA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 93,196 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 30 Jan 2018 83,110 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 83,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,786 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,555 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,442 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 81,862 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 81,862 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 81,440 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 80,760 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,270 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 77,638 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 76,780 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 74,913 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 72,963 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 72,963 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 70,052 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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R261 WLA is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R261 WLA, 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 R261 WLA registered?

R261 WLA is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R261 WLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 WLA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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