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R519 NFP

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,263 mi
Last recorded35,263 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 NFP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 35,263 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 35,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 27,392 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 27,392 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 27,358 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 27,219 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 27,084 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 26,883 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 26,686 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,448 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 26,227 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,997 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,763 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,364 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 24,627 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,486 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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R519 NFP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R519 NFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R519 NFP?

You can check the full history of R519 NFP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R519 NFP registered?

R519 NFP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R519 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 NFP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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