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R446 MNR

1998 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,609 mi
Last recorded135,609 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 MNR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 135,609 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 125,799 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 123,259 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 123,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 120,251 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE-WALL CUT (DEEP), N/S HEADLAMP UNIT HAS A BUILD-UP OF CONDENSATION, REAR SILENCER HEATSHIELD INSECURE & N/S REAR BRAKE-PAD EXTREMELY LOW. Thanx.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 120,246 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

O/S FRONT TYRE-WALL CUT (DEEP), N/S HEADLAMP UNIT HAS A BUILD-UP OF CONDENSATION, REAR SILENCER HEATSHIELD INSECURE & N/S REAR BRAKE-PAD EXTREMELY LOW. Thanx.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 113,191 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 113,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 104,620 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 96,692 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 92,086 miles

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 MNR is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MNR, 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 MNR registered?

R446 MNR is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R446 MNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 MNR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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