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R277 GEU

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

225,013 mi
Last recorded225,013 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 GEU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 225,013 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 216,190 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 207,104 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 207,103 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 195,268 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 1 Jun 2011 184,684 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 176,854 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 166,834 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 157,736 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 147,323 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 136,096 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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R277 GEU is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R277 GEU, 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 R277 GEU registered?

R277 GEU is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R277 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 GEU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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