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R27 CWX

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,272 mi
Last recorded101,272 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 CWX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 101,272 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 95,928 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 90,073 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 90,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 79,936 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 73,796 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,533 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 61,644 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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R27 CWX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R27 CWX, 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

How do I check the history of R27 CWX?

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What year was R27 CWX registered?

R27 CWX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R27 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 CWX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R27 CWX have outstanding finance?

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