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R527 LGT

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,568 mi
Last recorded126,568 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 LGT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2012 126,568 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 118,206 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 109,656 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 103,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 100,664 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 95,502 miles

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

front passengers seat not fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2006 91,293 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 87,359 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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R527 LGT 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 100%.

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 R527 LGT, 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 R527 LGT?

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What year was R527 LGT registered?

R527 LGT is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R527 LGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 LGT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R527 LGT have outstanding finance?

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