MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,724 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
s,r.s light on
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
s,r.s light on
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
airbag warning lamp illuminated on dash-system not funcioning
offside rear handbrake efficiency not as good os nearside-not locking up
airbag warning lamp illuminated on dash-system not funcioning
offside rear handbrake efficiency not as good os nearside-not locking up
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
air bag warning lamp illuminated all time -system inoperative
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
air bag warning lamp illuminated all time -system inoperative
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R402 ECL is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 R402 ECL, 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 R402 ECL registered?
R402 ECL is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R402 ECL safe to buy?
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