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R544 GNB

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

114,590 mi
Last recorded114,590 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 GNB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 114,590 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 112,739 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 111,283 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 110,035 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 107,377 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 107,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 105,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,231 miles

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 28 Apr 2017 100,026 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 97,855 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 93,713 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 91,119 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 91,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 86,780 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,718 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,786 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 78,328 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 77,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 75,790 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 73,472 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 69,571 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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R544 GNB 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 90.5%.

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 R544 GNB, 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 R544 GNB registered?

R544 GNB is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R544 GNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 GNB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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