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R459 HEC

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,929 mi
Last recorded75,929 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 HEC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,929 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 75,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,455 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 61,448 miles

nearside rear inner and outer door handles inoperative

Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 60,831 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 60,381 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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R459 HEC is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R459 HEC, 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 R459 HEC registered?

R459 HEC is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R459 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 HEC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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