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R292 SPR

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,646 mi
Last recorded118,646 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 SPR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2019 118,646 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 111,162 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 104,789 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 98,079 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 91,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2013 81,791 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,949 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 75,507 miles

front number plate damaged

puncture in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Apr 2010 2,494 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 66,823 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2008 57,699 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 48,912 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 41,934 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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R292 SPR is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R292 SPR, 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 R292 SPR registered?

R292 SPR is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R292 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R292 SPR shows 14 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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