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R506 LPH

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,354 mi
Last recorded169,354 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 LPH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 169,354 miles

front pads wearing thin

front suspension has play in both sides

rear sub fram bushes worn

undercar corroded

various covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 8 Dec 2010 169,351 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advice rear sub fram bushes worne

advice under car corroded

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 30 Oct 2009 163,893 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wipper worn

Fail 28 Oct 2009 163,893 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear wipper worn

Pass 28 Nov 2008 148,114 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 148,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

engine over heating posable head gasket

Pass 6 Jun 2007 119,622 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 119,622 miles

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

all tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2006 104,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 104,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leaking

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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R506 LPH is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R506 LPH, 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 R506 LPH registered?

R506 LPH is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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