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R450 LPC

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,958 mi
Last recorded95,958 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 LPC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 95,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,094 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,381 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,030 miles

slight play in n/s/rear roll bar link

slight play n/s/front roll bar link

Pass 15 Mar 2011 60,826 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,349 miles

Airbag light on dash

O/S Of steering rack wet

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 52,348 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag light on dash

O/S Of steering rack wet

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,113 miles

centre stop lamp not working

steering rack damp

Fail 16 Apr 2009 45,111 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop lamp not working

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,011 miles

o/s of steering rack damp with oil.............

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,455 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 40,453 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,274 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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R450 LPC is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R450 LPC, 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 R450 LPC registered?

R450 LPC is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R450 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 LPC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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