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R275 DCV

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,209 mi
Last recorded127,209 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 DCV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 127,209 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 127,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 123,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 120,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 116,696 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 116,666 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 114,270 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 110,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 104,882 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 98,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,801 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,606 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 88,593 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,626 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 74,801 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,064 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 68,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,428 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,249 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,564 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 43,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate delaminating

rear tyres down to 3mm

Pass 2 May 2006 38,217 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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R275 DCV is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R275 DCV, 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 R275 DCV registered?

R275 DCV is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R275 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R275 DCV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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