MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,600 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
airbags deployed on passenger side of vehicle
rear disks very worn and pitted
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
airbags deployed on passenger side of vehicle
rear disks very worn and pitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R503 VYX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 R503 VYX, 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 R503 VYX registered?
R503 VYX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 28 May 1998.
Is R503 VYX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R503 VYX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R503 VYX have outstanding finance?
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