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R446 DJX

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,938 mi
Last recorded182,938 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 DJX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 182,938 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 176,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 170,267 miles

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

engine oil leak present

fuel lines at rear slightly corroded

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 7 Aug 2012 161,633 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 149,135 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 145,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 134,840 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 127,287 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 119,106 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 119,106 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 104,008 miles

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

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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R446 DJX 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 90.9%.

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 R446 DJX, 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 R446 DJX registered?

R446 DJX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R446 DJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 DJX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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