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R292 WFV

1998 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,438 mi
Last recorded102,438 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 WFV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 102,438 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 102,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,409 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 98,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in in lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,944 miles

Condensation in O/S/F light

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

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

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

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

Parking brake needs attention, repair or adjustment, only just met requirements for test.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 92,944 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Condensation in O/S/F light

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,487 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 91,465 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 89,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 89,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 88,186 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 88,186 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 83,885 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 76,972 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 73,812 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 68,398 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 68,382 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 60,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 10 May 2006 60,229 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 WFV is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

R292 WFV is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R292 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R292 WFV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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