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R281 EDL

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,337 mi
Last recorded115,337 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 EDL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2011 115,337 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 107,958 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 97,119 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 89,784 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 front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2007 83,090 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 77,402 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 68,246 miles

Advise 14% imbalance on front brakes

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R281 EDL is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R281 EDL, 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 R281 EDL?

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What year was R281 EDL registered?

R281 EDL is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R281 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 EDL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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