MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,320 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear drop links have slight play
nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play
nearside front tyre outer edge worn
nearside rear tyre inner edge worn
offside front tyre outer edge worn
offside rear tyre inner edge worn
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R388 RNP is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 121,619 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 R388 RNP, 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 29 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R388 RNP?
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What year was R388 RNP registered?
R388 RNP is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 15 August 1997.
Is R388 RNP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R388 RNP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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