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R334 NGF

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,921 mi
Last recorded146,921 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 NGF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2019 146,921 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 144,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 141,284 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 139,323 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 135,614 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 130,658 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 125,647 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 121,375 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 115,046 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 105,533 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 13 Jan 2009 97,539 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 90,332 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 80,644 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 72,401 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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R334 NGF is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,500cc 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 R334 NGF, 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

How do I check the history of R334 NGF?

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What year was R334 NGF registered?

R334 NGF is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R334 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R334 NGF 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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