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R350 EXP

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

265,794 mi
Last recorded265,794 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 EXP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 265,794 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 265,781 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded along section above rear suspension (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 259,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front and offside front tyres wearing close to limit on inside edges of tread area

Fail 3 May 2016 259,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front and offside front tyres wearing close to limit on inside edges of tread area

Pass 16 May 2015 245,965 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 230,376 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 216,154 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 215,676 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 201,372 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 184,623 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 184,579 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 166,395 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 149,267 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 132,418 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2007 114,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 114,903 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 99,625 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R350 EXP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R350 EXP, 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 R350 EXP registered?

R350 EXP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R350 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R350 EXP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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