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R379 LFM

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,099 mi
Last recorded92,099 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 LFM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 92,099 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

ns mirror glass cracked

Fail 4 May 2010 92,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

ns mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2009 87,539 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 87,536 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 84,722 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 80,880 miles

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

nearside door mirror is cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2006 76,895 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 76,869 miles

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

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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R379 LFM is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R379 LFM, 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 R379 LFM registered?

R379 LFM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R379 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R379 LFM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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