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148,631 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc back plate insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake discs back plates insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front brake discs back plates partially insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front brake discs back plates partially insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both thrust arms (2.4.G.2)
slight wear both sides rear suspension bushes
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both thrust arms (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag fault lamp on
both rear link-bars have slight wear/play
n/s front inner door handle slightly loose/floppy
n/s rear and both front tyres wearing low
stonechips on windscreen
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
number plates held on with elastic bands
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R289 ECX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 R289 ECX, 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 R289 ECX registered?
R289 ECX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 May 1998.
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