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R343 RBD

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,173 mi
Last recorded142,173 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 RBD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 142,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear above axle corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side front should clean (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 126,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 126,117 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 120,392 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,807 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 116,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,655 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,397 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 75,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,891 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,413 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 60,411 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,296 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,023 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 52,105 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,474 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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R343 RBD is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R343 RBD, 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 R343 RBD registered?

R343 RBD is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R343 RBD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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