MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,353 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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n/s and o/s front/rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode
n/s and o/s/f bottom front suspension arm inner bushes starting to split
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s and o/s front/rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode
n/s and o/s/f bottom front suspension arm inner bushes starting to split
tcs warning light on
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R468 GBU is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R468 GBU, 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.
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What year was R468 GBU registered?
R468 GBU is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 24 April 1998.
Is R468 GBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R468 GBU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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