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R321 JPL

1998 BMW 523

Blue Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

281,740 mi
Last recorded281,740 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 JPL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2011 281,740 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Dec 2010 276,347 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 268,627 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 255,008 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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R321 JPL is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R321 JPL, 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 R321 JPL registered?

R321 JPL is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R321 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 JPL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R321 JPL have outstanding finance?

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