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R376 PSH

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,635 mi
Last recorded124,635 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 PSH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 124,635 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f has slight play in inner rack joint

Pass 26 Jul 2013 118,961 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 107,616 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 103,323 miles

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

advise both front to rear brake pipes at rear slighly corroded

advise both rear suspension upper arms have slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2010 98,480 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 98,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 92,983 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 81,178 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,470 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 67,466 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,561 miles

Offside &nearside front tyres starting to split &perish on the outside edge † †Offside & nearside rear tyres starting to split & perish on the tread † †All original reamining brake pipes starting to corrode † †Nearside rear wheel bearing Slight noise

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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R376 PSH is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R376 PSH, 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 R376 PSH registered?

R376 PSH is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R376 PSH safe to buy?

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