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R341 DRO

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,143 mi
Last recorded139,143 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 DRO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 139,143 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 139,142 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 129,124 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 129,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 121,261 miles

nsf and osf ant-roll bar links top dust covers spliting

Pass 24 Jan 2012 113,589 miles

front brake pads appear worn and low.

front tyres wearing low 2/3mm tread depth.

oil leak on engine.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 104,821 miles

oil leak on engine.

rear boot lid damaged.

stone chip nearside front windscreen.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 97,404 miles

chips in windscreen

wear to both rear tyres

Fail 18 Jan 2010 97,293 miles

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

chips in windscreen

wear to both rear tyres

Pass 9 Feb 2009 90,633 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 82,987 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 75,724 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 75,672 miles

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

strong advise wear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2006 65,292 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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