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R277 JPH

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 JPH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017

crack in windscreen o/s

Pass 15 Jul 2016 234,292 miles

Offside crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 9 Jul 2016 293,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All Pipes Above Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015
Pass 11 Jul 2014 239,538 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013

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)

hand brke high

Pass 27 Jun 2012 193,562 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

front tyres worn on edges

n/s and o/s rear lower suspension arms wearing

n/s and o/s rear upper suspension ball joints wearing

Fail 22 Jun 2012 193,562 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding

front tyres worn on edges

n/s and o/s rear lower suspension arms wearing

n/s and o/s rear upper suspension ball joints wearing

Pass 9 Jul 2011 170,630 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 113,242 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 129,803 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 108,843 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 95,888 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 83,042 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 JPH is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R277 JPH, 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 R277 JPH registered?

R277 JPH is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is R277 JPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 JPH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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