MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,143 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
nsf and osf ant-roll bar links top dust covers spliting
front brake pads appear worn and low.
front tyres wearing low 2/3mm tread depth.
oil leak on engine.
oil leak on engine.
rear boot lid damaged.
stone chip nearside front windscreen.
chips in windscreen
wear to both rear tyres
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
chips in windscreen
wear to both rear tyres
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
strong advise wear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres on edges
air bag warning lamp staying on
chips in windscreen
n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R341 DRO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R341 DRO, 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.
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What year was R341 DRO registered?
R341 DRO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 23 February 1998.
Is R341 DRO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R341 DRO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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