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R445 NFP

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,815 mi
Last recorded159,815 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 NFP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 159,815 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 159,815 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 143,337 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 143,143 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 130,711 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 123,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

Fail 18 Dec 2008 123,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

Pass 10 Dec 2007 119,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 110,540 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 105,374 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 105,262 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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R445 NFP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R445 NFP, 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 R445 NFP registered?

R445 NFP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R445 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R445 NFP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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