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R542 VJB

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,573 mi
Last recorded153,573 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 VJB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 153,573 miles

Condensation OS headlamp

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

Front no plate damaged

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Surface corrosion brake discs

Fail 11 Feb 2013 153,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Condensation OS headlamp

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

Front no plate damaged

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Surface corrosion brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2010 146,443 miles

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

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 146,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 139,513 miles

Condensation os headlamp

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 132,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 117,522 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 117,519 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 108,411 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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R542 VJB is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R542 VJB, 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

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What year was R542 VJB registered?

R542 VJB is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R542 VJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 VJB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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