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R46 NOK

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,778 mi
Last recorded147,778 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 NOK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 147,778 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 147,778 miles

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 144,331 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 144,331 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2009 140,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2009 140,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 May 2008 133,837 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 123,351 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 123,623 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 112,903 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 112,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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R46 NOK 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 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R46 NOK, 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 R46 NOK registered?

R46 NOK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R46 NOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R46 NOK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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