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R324 DWX

1998 BMW 523

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,033 mi
Last recorded121,033 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 DWX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 May 2013 121,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 118,403 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 115,699 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 113,355 miles

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

Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 108,534 miles

Advise both rear brakes slightly binding.

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 101,970 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 96,986 miles

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

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

advise slight squeek on n/s/f caliper

Pass 11 Jul 2006 92,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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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R324 DWX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R324 DWX, 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 R324 DWX registered?

R324 DWX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R324 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R324 DWX shows 8 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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