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R536 MNR

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,745 mi
Last recorded155,745 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 MNR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 155,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi-level (1.2.1b)

air suspension warning light lit

Pass 28 Jun 2016 130,147 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 130,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 106,440 miles

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

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

suspension light illuminated

Fail 23 Jun 2015 106,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

suspension light illuminated

Pass 14 Jun 2014 75,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 75,024 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 71,445 miles

air bag light on

front tyres getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,949 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,824 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 67,819 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,968 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 65,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,093 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,823 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 54,042 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,758 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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R536 MNR is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R536 MNR, 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 R536 MNR registered?

R536 MNR is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R536 MNR safe to buy?

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