MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
airbag light on
nearside rear handbrake reading low
nearside rear lower hub bush worn
airbag light on
both rear lower suspension bushes worn
front number plate poor
handbrake readings low
airbag light on
front tyres 2mm inner edge
offside washer half blocked
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
airbag light on
front tyres 2mm inner edge
offside washer half blocked
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight freeplay in both front suspension top mountings †engine oil leak poss from offside cam cover /
heavy advise front brake pads very low!! both rear tyre at inner treads just!! on LEGAL LIMITS!!!
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R514 JBD is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R514 JBD, 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 R514 JBD registered?
R514 JBD is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 16 March 1998.
Is R514 JBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R514 JBD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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