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R516 LCG

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,044 mi
Last recorded117,044 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 LCG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 117,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 115,682 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 115,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 115,637 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat deflector loose

Pass 10 Jan 2018 115,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the edges

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear heat shield above the exhaust silencer adrift

has misting of oil around the power steering pump, pipes and reservoir

Pass 10 Jan 2017 114,753 miles

Front both front tyres worn on the edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear heat shield above the exhaust rear silencer adrift

has misting of oil around the power steering pump and pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2016 113,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades split on the ends

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres worn on the edges

heat shield above the rear silencer adrift

misting of oil around the power steering pump and pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2015 112,860 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on the edges

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heatshield above the rear silencer adrift

Pass 14 Jan 2014 112,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

nearside wiper blade splitting

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2014 112,116 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 110,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

a.drive belt perrished and cracking

a.exhaust heat shield loose at rear

a.front wipers worn

a.o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded

a.oil leak from gearbox sump

a.slight play in n/s/f drop link

a.slight play in n/s/r trunion joint

Pass 8 Jan 2013 110,942 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

a.drive belt perrished and cracking

a.exhaust heat shield loose at rear

a.front wipers worn

a.o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded

a.oil leak from gearbox sump

a.slight play in n/s/f drop link

a.slight play in n/s/r trunion joint

Pass 12 Jan 2012 109,836 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 107,906 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 107,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 106,680 miles

a.rear exhaust heat shield loose

a.rear tyres worn

a.slight play in n/s/f drop link

a.very slight play in both rear suspension arm ball joints

Pass 5 Jan 2009 102,076 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 97,268 miles

a.slight play in n/s/f drop link

a.slight play in n/s/r tunion

Fail 8 Jan 2008 97,268 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

a.slight play in n/s/f drop link

a.slight play in n/s/r tunion

Pass 8 Jan 2007 89,638 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 84,296 miles

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

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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R516 LCG is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R516 LCG, 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 R516 LCG registered?

R516 LCG is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R516 LCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 LCG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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