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R497 SRW

1998 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,597 mi
Last recorded152,597 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 SRW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 152,597 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear coupling to diff (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & lower, both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 152,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 152,562 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective dash light illuminated (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 152,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 152,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 152,101 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 152,094 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlights are faded (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 151,736 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 151,245 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 150,346 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 148,832 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 148,832 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 147,389 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 145,424 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 137,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 137,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 133,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 128,961 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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R497 SRW is a 1998 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R497 SRW, 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 R497 SRW registered?

R497 SRW is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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